Cornhouse

/ˈkɔːrnˌhaʊs/ noun

Definition

A building or structure used for storing or processing corn grain, common on farms and in agricultural communities.

Etymology

From corn (grain) plus house (building), a straightforward Old English compound.

Kelly Says

Before refrigeration, a well-designed cornhouse was as important as a well-built barn—it had to protect grain from moisture, rodents, and insects while allowing air circulation.

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