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husk

[ huhsk ]

noun

  1. the dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, especially of an ear of corn.
  2. the enveloping or outer part of anything, especially when dry or worthless.

verb (used with object)

  1. to remove the husk from.

husk

1

noun

  1. bronchitis in cattle, sheep, and goats, usually caused by lungworm infestation

husk

2

/ hʌsk /

noun

  1. the external green or membranous covering of certain fruits and seeds
  2. any worthless outer covering

verb

  1. tr to remove the husk from

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Derived Forms

  • ˈhuskˌlike, adjective
  • ˈhusker, noun

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Other Words From

  • husker noun
  • husklike adjective
  • un·husked adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of husk1

1350–1400; Middle English huske, equivalent to hus- (akin to Old English hosu pod, husk) + -ke, weak variant of -ock

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Word History and Origins

Origin of husk1

C14: probably based on Middle Dutch huusken little house, from hūs house; related to Old English hosu husk, hūs house

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