English dictionary

husk

/h/@/sk/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

noun.substance

Synonyms chaff shuck stalk straw stubble

Source: WordNet 3.0
outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds

noun.plant

Source: WordNet 3.0
The external covering or envelope of certain fruits or seeds; glume; hull; rind; in the United States, especially applied to the covering of the ears of maize.

noun

Source: webster1913

remove the husks from

verb.change

Examples
Husk corn.

Synonyms shell

Source: WordNet 3.0
To strip off the external covering or envelope of; as, to <i>husk</i> Indian corn.

verb

Source: webster1913