corn cob

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : The hard, central, cylindrical part of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels (seeds) grow in rows. Usage The word "corn cob" is a compound noun. It refers specifically to the inedible, fibrous core that remains after the kernels have been removed. It is the structural part of the ear that holds the grains. Examples Noun : After shucking the corn, we boiled the ears and t...