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Meaning & Definition of Husk in English

English

Husk

Pronunciation:

/hʌsk/

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Plural:

husks

Meaning and Definition of Husk

1. Primary Definition

The outer shell or covering of certain seeds or fruits.

2. 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

shell | covering | peel | shuck

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.