corncob vs foxtail

corncob

noun
  • The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows. 

verb
  • To disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis 

  • To defeat (someone) who then refuses to admit defeat. 

foxtail

noun
  • Any of various grasses having bushy seed spikelets that resemble the tail of a fox 

  • Lycopodiella alopecuroides, foxtail clubmoss. 

  • Bromus madritensis, foxtail brome. 

  • The tail of a fox. 

  • species of genus Alopecurus, foxtail grasses. 

  • Acalypha hispida, chenille plant. 

  • Hordeum jubatum, foxtail barley. 

  • Wodyetia bifurcata, foxtail palm. 

  • species of Setaria, foxtail millets. 

  • The last cinders obtained in the fining process. 

  • A dry spikelet or spikelet seed and flower cluster of some grasses 

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