
Corncob
Eating Context
Corncob is often mentioned when talking about eating corn in its natural state, not canned or off the cob.

At the barbecue, we grilled chicken and ate fresh corn right off the corncob.
Agricultural Attachment
'Corncob' can imply familiarity with farming or rural life as it references part of the crop itself.

Farmers removed the corn kernels from the corncob before feeding the leftovers to livestock.
Natural Imagery
The word 'corncob' can evoke images of the autumn season or harvest time in cultural contexts.

Decorations with pumpkins and corncobs adorned the harvest festival.
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