husk

1 of 2

noun

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

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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Noun
Psyllium Seeds Psyllium seeds are typically available in ground form, known as psyllium husk or psyllium powder. Johna Burdeos, Health, 4 Dec. 2024 Psyllium husk is a soluble fiber that dissolves in water in your digestive tract, forming a gel-like substance. Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Ingredients 4 ears fresh yellow corn, husked, silks removed 2 tsp. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023 The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, for example, lets guests husk coconuts, take ukulele and hula lessons, and rent GoPro cameras as part of its $50 daily resort fee. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 8 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for husk 

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

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Cite this Entry

“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husk. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

husk

1 of 2 noun
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
: hoose
an outbreak of husk was observed in a flock of 200 sheepVeterinary Bulletin

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