First Known Use: 14th century
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1husk
noun \ˈhəsk\
: a usually thin, dry layer that covers some seeds and fruits
Full Definition of HUSK
1
a : a usually dry or membranous outer covering (as a pod or one composed of bracts) of various seeds and fruits (as barley and corn) : hull; also : one of the constituent parts b : a carob pod
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Origin of HUSK
Middle English
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2husk
verb
: to remove the thin, dry layer that covers some seeds and fruits : to remove the husk from (something)
Full Definition of HUSK
transitive verb
: to strip the husk from
— husk·er noun
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First Known Use of HUSK
1562
HUSK Defined for Kids
1husk
noun \ˈhəsk\
Definition of HUSK for Kids
: the outer covering of a fruit or seed
2husk
verb
huskedhusk·ing
Definition of HUSK for Kids
: to remove the outer covering from (a fruit or seed) <husk corn>
— husk·er noun
Medical Dictionary
husk
noun \ˈhəsk\
Medical Definition of HUSK
: hoose <an outbreak of husk was observed in a flock of 200 sheep—Veterinary Bulletin>
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