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Definition of cornstalk

cornstalk

/ˈkɔːrnˌstɔːk/
corn · stalk
Plural:cornstalks
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cornstalk Lexical Profile

cornstalk Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The main vertical stem of a maize or corn plant.

Example

"After the autumn harvest, the farmers bundled the dry cornstalks into decorative sheaves."

2

Australian A very tall, slender person, historically referring to an Australian-born person of British descent, especially from New South Wales.

Example

"The young recruit stood out in the regiment as a lanky cornstalk from the countryside."

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• Nearby Words

corno
cornrow
cornsilk
cornstalk
cornstarch
cornucopia
corny

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