husk

1 of 2

noun

ˈhəsk How to pronounce husk (audio)
Synonyms of husknext
1
a
: a usually dry or membranous outer covering (such as a pod or one composed of bracts) of various seeds and fruits (such as barley and corn) : hull
also : one of the constituent parts
b
: a carob pod
2
a
: an outer layer : shell
b
: an emptied shell : remnant
c
: a supporting framework

husk

2 of 2

verb

husked; husking; husks

transitive verb

: to strip the husk from
husker noun

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Verb

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Examples of husk in a Sentence

Noun a high stone wall is the husk that protects the actor from prying curiosity seekers Verb the tedious task of husking coconuts
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This type of soluble fiber comes from the husks (seed coat) of some flowering plants. —Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024 Psyllium husk, as a supplement, may be particularly helpful with blood sugar management. —Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for husk 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1562, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of husk was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing husk

Dictionary Entries Near husk

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husk

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husk

1 of 2 noun
ˈhəsk How to pronounce husk (audio)
1
: a usually thin dry outer covering of various seeds or fruits (as barley and corn) : hull
2
: an outer layer : shell

husk

2 of 2 verb
: to strip the husk from
husker noun

Medical Definition

husk

noun
ˈhəsk How to pronounce husk (audio)
: hoose
an outbreak of husk was observed in a flock of 200 sheep—Veterinary Bulletin

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