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/hʌsk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The dry outer covering of certain fruits or seeds.
After peeling the corn, I placed the husks in the compost.
A structure formed by the outer covering, often used in reference to plants.
The coffee husk is often discarded after the beans are processed.
Something that is empty or devoid of substance.
He felt like a husk of his former self after the stressful year.
verb
To remove the husk from a fruit or seed.
We need to husk the corn before we can cook it.
To strip away the outer layer or cover.
The workers husked the rice to prepare it for milling.
Etymology
Middle English 'huske', from Old Norse 'húsk', akin to the Dutch 'husk' and German 'Hülse'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
husk of a man:
Someone who has lost their vitality.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A person who is empty or lacks substance.
He's just a husk, offering no real insights.
To be emotionally drained or exhausted.
After that meeting, I felt like a husk.