husk
[ huhsk ]
/ hʌsk /
noun
the dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, especially of an ear of corn.
the enveloping or outer part of anything, especially when dry or worthless.
verb (used with object)
to remove the husk from.
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Origin of husk
1350–1400; Middle English huske, equivalent to hus- (akin to Old English hosu pod, husk) + -ke, weak variant of -ock
OTHER WORDS FROM husk
husker, nounhusklike, adjectiveun·husked, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for husk (1 of 2)
husk1
/ (hʌsk) /
noun
the external green or membranous covering of certain fruits and seeds
any worthless outer covering
verb
(tr) to remove the husk from
Derived forms of husk
husker, nounhusklike, adjectiveWord Origin for husk
C14: probably based on Middle Dutch huusken little house, from hūs house; related to Old English hosu husk, hūs house
British Dictionary definitions for husk (2 of 2)
husk2
noun
bronchitis in cattle, sheep, and goats, usually caused by lungworm infestation
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