Husk

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌsk/

Husk (noun)

  1. The dry outer layer of some seeds or fruits, like corn.
  2. Something that is empty or without its original value or purpose.

Examples

  • The corn husk was dry and brittle.
  • Peel away the husk to reveal the fruit inside.

Common collocations: corn husk, remove the husk, dry husk, empty husk, discarded husk

Husk (verb)

  1. To take off the dry outer layer from seeds or fruits.

Examples

  • They husked the corn before cooking.
  • Husk the nuts carefully to avoid damage.

Synonyms of Husk

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