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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kawrn-huhs-ker]
- /ˈkɔrnˌhʌs kər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kawrn-huhs-ker]
- /ˈkɔrnˌhʌs kər/
Definitions of cornhusker word
- noun cornhusker a person or machine that strips cornhusks from ears of maize 3
- noun cornhusker a person or machine that husks corn 3
- noun cornhusker a person born or living in Nebraska, called the Cornhusker State 3
- noun cornhusker a person or thing involved in the husking of corn. 1
- noun cornhusker (initial capital letter) a Nebraskan (used as a nickname). 1
- noun cornhusker A person or device that removes husks from corn. 1
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Origin of cornhusker
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1840-50; corn1 + husk + -er1
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Parts of speech for Cornhusker
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cornhusker popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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