English edit

Etymology edit

corn (maize) +‎ silk

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cornsilk (plural cornsilks)

  1. A very light yellow colour, like that of corn silk.
    cornsilk:  
  2. Alternative form of corn silk (the thready fibres of stigmata of corn (maize))

Adjective edit

cornsilk (not comparable)

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

See also edit