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husk

  [huhsk]
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–noun
1. the dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, esp. of an ear of corn.
2. the enveloping or outer part of anything, esp. when dry or worthless.
–verb (used with object)
3. to remove the husk from.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME huske, equiv. to hus- (akin to OE hosu pod, husk) + -ke, weak var. of -ock

Related forms:
husker, noun
husklike, adjective
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husk   (hŭsk)   
n.  

  1. The outer membranous or green envelope of some fruits or seeds, as that of a walnut or an ear of corn.

  2. A shell or outer covering, especially when considered worthless.

  3. A framework serving as a support.

tr.v.   husked, husk·ing, husks
To remove the husk from.

[Middle English, probably diminutive of hus, house, Middle Dutch hūskijn, little house, core of an apple; see house.]
husk'er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: husk
Pronunciation: 'h&sk
Function: noun
: HOOSE husk was observed in a flock of 200 sheep —Veterinary Bulletin>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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