husked


husk

H0334000 (hŭsk)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.]
husk′er n.