corncob

corncob
/kawrn"kob'/, n.
1. the elongated woody core in which the grains of an ear of corn are embedded.
2. Also called corncob pipe. a tobacco pipe with a bowl made from a corncob.
[1780-90, Amer.; CORN1 + COB1]

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