husk
noun
the dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, especially of an ear of corn.
husks
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pluralof husk.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof husk (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
husknounthe dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, especially of an ear of corn.
Example Sentences
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“Ewwww, there are bugs,” said student Cassie Scott, when she spotted earwigs in the husks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
"It should also be noted that, after removing the husks and phenolic compounds, the flour has a very neutral taste and aroma, especially compared to the various vegetable proteins on the market," she said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2025
It hints at the trend of hedge fund managers buying local publications to drain them until they’re husks of their former selves.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2025
The company opened its production facility in March, where staff process not cacao beans but carob husks.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2025
It ain’t right for this place to suck the strength of their youth, then cast them off like dry husks to the wind.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
