cornhusker

== English == === Etymology === From corn +‎ husker. === Noun === cornhusker (plural cornhuskers) A person or device that removes husks from corn. Synonym: cornshucker (usually capitalized) A person who is a native or resident of the U.S. state of Nebraska. (informal) A yokel. Synonyms: corncob, hayseed; see also Thesaurus:country bumpkin ==== Usage notes ==== In the United States, because cornhusker so often means a Nebraskan, another term is usually used when any old yokel (not otherwise specified) is meant. ==== Related terms ==== === References === “cornhusker”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.