cornsilk

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English

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Etymology

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From corn (maize) +‎ silk.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cornsilk (plural cornsilks)

  1. A very light yellow colour, like that of corn silk.
    cornsilk:  
  2. Alternative form of corn silk (the thready fibres of stigmata of corn (maize))

Adjective

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cornsilk (not comparable)

  1. Of a very light yellow colour, like that of corn silk.

See also

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