Dictionary
husk
Pronunciation: (husk), [key]—
n.
1. the dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, esp. of an ear of corn.
2. the enveloping or outer part of anything, esp. when dry or worthless.
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v.t.
to remove the husk from.
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