husk — the dry outer covering of some fruits, nuts, or seeds
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the dry outer covering of some fruits, nuts, or seeds
Pronunciation (IPA): /hʌsk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother could husk corn faster than a machine!
- The rice husk can be used as biofuel.
- After the party, all that remained were empty peanut husks.
husk
NOUN[/hʌsk/]
the dry outer covering of some fruits, nuts, or seeds
The farmer peels back the husk to reveal golden corn kernels inside.
At dusk, the corn husk releases its gentle musk
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'husk' derives from Middle English 'huske', which came from Dutch 'huusken', meaning 'small house'. The term was metaphorically applied to seed and fruit coverings because their protective function resembled that of a small dwelling sheltering its inhabitants.
Breakdown
huu- (house) + -sken (diminutive suffix meaning 'small'), literally 'little house', applied metaphorically to the dry outer covering of seeds and fruits.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother could husk corn faster than a machine!”
“The rice husk can be used as biofuel.”
“After the party, all that remained were empty peanut husks.”
“He felt like an empty husk after working 80 hours a week.”
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