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English
Etymology
From corn (“maize”) + silk.
Pronunciation
Noun
cornsilk (plural cornsilks)
- A very light yellow colour, like that of corn silk.
cornsilk:
- Alternative form of corn silk (the thready fibres of stigmata of corn (maize))
Adjective
cornsilk (not comparable)
- Of a very light yellow colour, like that of corn silk.
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