Meaning & Definition of Husk in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds.

  Example Sentence: The corn husk was removed before cooking.

• Definition: To remove the husk from a seed or fruit.

  Example Sentence: They husked the corn before boiling it.

• Definition: A worthless or insignificant part.

  Example Sentence: He discarded the husk of the argument.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• husk of a man: Someone who has lost their vitality.

Translations

• Spanish: cáscara

• French: enveloppe

• German: Hülse

• Russian: оболочка

Related Words

• shell: An outer protective layer or casing.

• peel: The outer covering that is removed from fruits or vegetables.

Slang Meanings of husk

• 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.