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husk1

Pronunciation: /hʌsk/
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Definition of husk

noun

  • the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds: the fibrous husk of the coconut [mass noun]:oats contain more husk than barley
  • a dry or rough outer layer, especially when it is empty of its contents:the husks of dead bugs

verb

[with object]
  • remove the husk or husks from: they set up mills to husk the rice

Origin:

late Middle English: probably from Low German hūske 'sheath', literally 'little house'

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