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Definition of cornhusker

cornhusker

/ˈkɔːrnˌhʌs.kɚ/
corn · husk · er
Plural:cornhuskers
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• noun

1

American A native or resident of the U.S. state of Nebraska (often capitalized).

Example

"As a lifelong Cornhusker, she took great pride in the agricultural heritage of her home state."

2

American A person or machine that strips the outer leaves or husks from ears of corn.

Example

"Before mechanical harvesters became widespread, a skilled cornhusker could clear dozens of bushels by hand in a single day."

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• Nearby Words

cornflower
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cornice
cornily
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cornhusker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cornhusker
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