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Definition of cornsilk

cornsilk

/ˈkɔːrnˌsɪlk/
corn · silk
Plural:cornsilks
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cornsilk Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The long, shiny, threadlike fibers that grow as a tuft at the tip of an ear of corn (maize), functioning as the stigmas and styles of the female flowers.

Example

"Before boiling the sweet corn, we peeled back the green husks and carefully brushed away the sticky strands of cornsilk."

2

A very pale, creamy shade of yellow resembling the color of fresh corn fibers.

Example

"Her summer dress was a delicate shade of cornsilk that looked bright and airy in the afternoon sun."

• adjective

1

Having a very pale, creamy yellow color resembling the silky fibers of a corn ear.

Example

"The designer chose a soft cornsilk paint for the nursery walls to create a warm, inviting atmosphere."

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• Nearby Words

cornmill
corno
cornrow
cornsilk
cornstalk
cornstarch
cornucopia

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cornsilk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cornsilk
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