Associations to the word «Husk»

Wiktionary

HUSK, noun. The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside
HUSK, noun. Any form of useless, dried-up, and subsequently worthless exterior of something
HUSK, noun. The supporting frame of a run of millstones.
HUSK, verb. (transitive) To remove husks from.
HUSK, verb. (transitive) To say huskily, to utter in a husky voice.

Dictionary definition

HUSK, noun. Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds.
HUSK, noun. Outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds.
HUSK, verb. Remove the husks from; "husk corn".

Wise words

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