Definition

The outer green or dry leaves that cover an ear of corn.

Example

After peeling back the cornhusk, we found the fresh corn inside.

Conversation

Have you ever seen how they use cornhusk in crafts?

Yeah, I have! It's amazing what you can create with it.

I want to try making a doll with cornhusk this weekend.

That sounds like a fun project! I’d love to see how it turns out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cornhusk → The word is formed from "corn" (from Old English *corn*, meaning grain or seed) and "husk" (from Old Norse *husk*, meaning outer covering). The term "cornhusk" refers to the outer covering of corn, which is the protective layer surrounding the kernels.

Memory Tip

Think of 'corn' as the grain and 'husk' as the outer covering — together, they describe the protective layer around the corn kernels.

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