Husk
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌsk/
Husk (noun)
- The dry outer layer of some seeds or fruits, like corn.
- 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)
- 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.