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cornhusker
KORN-hus-ker · noun · informal
A Nebraskan (and the state's sports nickname).
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A native of Nebraska, the Cornhusker State, and the name of the University of Nebraska's athletic teams.
“Every Cornhusker turns out on game day in Lincoln.”
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cornhusker In A Sentence
Every Cornhusker turns out on game day in Lincoln.
Origin & Usage
From the historic practice of husking corn by hand; Nebraska's state and team nickname.
People Also Ask
What is a Cornhusker?
It's a native of Nebraska, nicknamed the Cornhusker State, and also the name of the University of Nebraska's sports teams.
Where does 'Cornhusker' come from?
It comes from the historic practice of husking corn by hand, which became Nebraska's state and team nickname.
What's the difference between Cornhusker and Husker?
They refer to the same thing; 'Husker' is the shortened, more casual form used especially for the University of Nebraska teams and fans.
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