husk (n.)

  1. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

    [ Syn: chaff , shuck , stalk , straw , stubble ]

  2. outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds

    husk (v.)

  1. remove the husks from; husk corn

    [ Syn: shell ]

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