Meaning & Definition of Husk in English
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Husk
Pronunciation:
/hʌsk/Part of Speech:
noun, verbPlural:
husksMeaning 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.