corncob

[ kawrn-kob ]

/ ˈkɔrnˌkɒb /

the elongated woody core in which the grains of an ear of corn are embedded.

Also called corncob pipe. a tobacco pipe with a bowl made from a corncob.

Origin of corncob

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; corn¹ + cob

He refilled and relighted the corncob while Mr. Merrick stared at him in thoughtful silence.

Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross |Edith Van Dyne
Think, therefore, of the charm of a town where corncob pipes are the chief industry.

Mince PieAuthor: Christopher Darlington MorleyRelease Date: October 10, 2004 [eBook #13694] |Christopher Darlington Morley
Her uncle had risen and was feeling for his corncob pipe on the ledge above the door.

Janice Day |Helen Beecher Long
He puffed vigorously at his corncob, and continued to carve his ship model.

Plowing On Sunday |Sterling North

But half an hour has passed, and Jehu is again on the box, the nags as fresh as daisies, and as full as a corncob.

Lands of the Slave and the Free |Henry A. Murray

corncob

/ (ˈkɔːnˌkɒb) /

the core of an ear of maize, to which kernels are attached

short for corncob pipe