Paul Engle

The corncob was the central object of my life. My father was a horse handler, first trotting and pacing horses, then coach horses, then work horses, finally saddle horses. I grew up around, on, and under horses, fed them, shoveled their manure, emptied the mangers of corncobs.

American Poet

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

Eating Context

'Corncob' can imply familiarity with farming or rural life as it references part of the crop itself.

Agricultural Attachment

The word 'corncob' can evoke images of the autumn season or harvest time in cultural contexts.

Natural Imagery

The corncob pipe is a cultural icon, often associated with characters portraying simplicity or rustic wisdom.

Cultural Icon

A corncob pipe is regarded as an inexpensive and practical option for smoking, compared to other pipes.