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Definition cornsilk in American English

cornsilk noun

noun
1

the silky threads that grow between the husk and the golden grains which can be found in fresh ears of corn sold with the husk still on

Example

Cornsilk tea is used by some midwives to bring contractions back when labor has stopped.

Definition cornsilk in American English