The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.
To disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis
To defeat (someone) who then refuses to admit defeat.
A hardy garden chrysanthemum with button-like flower heads.
A bundle of yarn, string, ribbon, etc. tied in the middle and left loose at the ends, so as to form a puff or ball, as for decoration or a showy prop for cheerleading.
Any of several dwarf varieties of the Provence rose.