What is another word for husker?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌskə] (IPA)

The word husker is often associated with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln mascot, the Cornhuskers. However, there are many other synonyms for this word. Some alternatives include shucker, sheath cutter, and corn stripper. Each of these words refers to the process of removing the husk from an ear of corn. Other synonyms such as farmer, agriculturist, and tiller, refer to someone who might grow or harvest corn. Some more playful synonyms include cornhead, grinner, and stalk chaser, which are often used to describe avid fans of the Cornhuskers football team. Regardless of the synonym used, it is clear that corn and agriculture play an important role in the origin of this word.

Synonyms for Husker:

What are the hypernyms for Husker?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Husker

The channels of swift water in the street turn a number of toy water-wheels, which set in motion most ingenious mechanical toys, of which a model of the automatic rice-husker is the commonest, and the boys spend much time in devising and watching these, which are really very fascinating.
"Unbeaten-Tracks-in-Japan"
Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)
One husker mimicked the hoot of an owl in the thickets below; another sang a melody popular at the time, the refrain of which was,- "Be it late or early, be it late or soon, It's I will enjoy the sweet rose in June!"
"The Story Of Kennett"
Bayard Taylor
To me,-to her corn-husker daddy-of course.
"A Daughter of the Middle Border"
Hamlin Garland

Word of the Day

Chases sign
The term "Chases sign" refers to a linguistic phenomenon known as synonymy, wherein multiple words or phrases are used interchangeably to convey a similar meaning. Synonyms for "Ch...