n. 1. The outer membranous or green envelope of some fruits or seeds, as that of a walnut or an ear of corn. 2. A shell or outer covering, especially when considered worthless. 3. A framework serving as a support. tr.v. husked, husk·ing, husks To remove the husk from. [Middle English, probably diminutive of hus, house, Middle Dutch hūskijn, little house, core of an apple; see HOUSE.] husker n. |
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