definition of
husk

[1] #1 husk n. [chaff, shuck, stalk, straw, stubble] material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds. wn

[2] #2 husk v. [shell] remove the husks from; "husk corn". wn

[3] #3 husk n. outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds. wn