Meaning Of The Word Husk

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What's The Definition Of Husk?

husk
countable noun: A husk is the outer covering of a grain or a seed.

husk in American English
the dry outer covering of various fruits or seeds, as of an ear of corn
to remove the husk or husks from
noun: the dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, esp. of an ear of corn
transitive verb: to remove the husk from

husk in British English 1
noun: the external green or membranous covering of certain fruits and seeds
verb: to remove the husk from

husk in British English 2
noun: bronchitis in cattle, sheep, and goats, usually caused by lungworm infestation

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