Meaning & Definition of word "Husk"

Husk

/hʌsk/

1. The dry outer covering of certain fruits or seeds.
- Example: After peeling the corn, I placed the husks in the compost.
2. A structure formed by the outer covering, often used in reference to plants.
- Example: The coffee husk is often discarded after the beans are processed.
3. Something that is empty or devoid of substance.
- Example: He felt like a husk of his former self after the stressful year.

1. To remove the husk from a fruit or seed.
- Example: We need to husk the corn before we can cook it.
2. To strip away the outer layer or cover.
- Example: The workers husked the rice to prepare it for milling.

Middle English 'huske', from Old Norse 'húsk', akin to the Dutch 'husk' and German 'Hülse'.

husk of a man:

Someone who has lost their vitality.

shell:

An outer protective layer or casing.

peel:

The outer covering that is removed from fruits or vegetables.

Meaning: A person who is empty or lacks substance.

Example Sentence: He's just a husk, offering no real insights.

Meaning: To be emotionally drained or exhausted.

Example Sentence: After that meeting, I felt like a husk.