Cornstalk

usgb/ˈkɔrnˌstɔk/
noun

The stem of a corn plant, from which the ears of corn and leaves grow.

The farmer examined the cornstalks to check for pests.
Visual representation of "cornstalk" - The stem of a corn plant, from which the ears of corn and leaves grow.

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cornstalk height, corn plant, cornstalk development

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Agricultural Reference

In farming, 'cornstalk' is often used to discuss the growth stages of corn plants.

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The cornstalks sway in the wind, signaling a good harvest.
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Metaphorical Usage

Sometimes, people refer to 'cornstalk' metaphorically to describe tall, thin individuals.

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He stood out in the crowd like a cornstalk in a field.
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