cornstalk

noun

corn·​stalk ˈkȯrn-ˌstȯk How to pronounce cornstalk (audio)
: a stalk of corn

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Dracaena Botanical Name: Dracaena spp Sunlight: Bright, indirect to moderate Soil: Well-draining Also known as corn plant because the strappy leaves resemble a cornstalk, this plant is easy to propagate. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 May 2025 Nests can take up to three months to build, and typically contain sticks, grass, moss, cornstalks, lichen, fine woody material, downy feathers and sometimes greenery. Charna Flam, People.com, 1 May 2025 Each cornstalk sample should be collected by cutting an 8-inch section between 6 and 14 inches above the ground. Dr. Haiying Tao, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025 This includes cornstalk after the ears are harvested, nonedible plants such as grass, and algae. Blaise Manga Enuh, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornstalk

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First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornstalk was in 1645

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“Cornstalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstalk. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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cornstalk

noun
corn·​stalk ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˌstȯk How to pronounce cornstalk (audio)
: a stalk of corn

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