cornsilk

noun, adj — 3 senses

cornsilk

noun

Etymology From corn (“maize”) + silk.

1

A very light yellow colour, like that of corn silk.

2

Alternative Alternative form of corn silk (the thready fibres of stigmata of corn (maize))

cornsilk

adj

Etymology From corn (“maize”) + silk.

1

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

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