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cob1

Pronunciation: /kɒb/

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Definition of cob

noun

  • 1 (also corncob) the central cylindrical woody part of the maize ear to which the grains are attached.
  • 2British a round loaf of bread: a round granary cob
  • 3 (also cobnut) a hazelnut or filbert: [as modifier]:cobnut stuffing
  • a hazel or filbert bush.
  • 4a powerfully built, short-legged horse: he’s got a nice young bay cob if you want to hack
  • 5a male swan: ganders and cobs have permanent pair bonds
  • 6British a roundish lump of coal.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a strong man or leader): of unknown origin. The underlying general sense appears to be 'rounded, sturdy'

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