corncob pipe

corn·cob pipe

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawrn-kob pahyp]
- /ˈkɔrnˌkɒb paɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawrn-kob pahyp]
- /ˈkɔrnˌkɒb paɪp/

Definitions of corncob pipe words

noun corncob pipe a pipe made from a dried corncob 3
noun corncob pipe a tobacco pipe with a bowl made of a hollowed piece of dried corncob 3
noun corncob pipe the elongated woody core in which the grains of an ear of corn are embedded. 1
noun corncob pipe Also called corncob pipe. a tobacco pipe with a bowl made from a corncob. 1

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Origin of corncob pipe

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1780-90; corn1 + cob

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Parts of speech for Corncob pipe

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corncob pipe popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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