husk

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Husk

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /hʌsk/

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  (file)

Noun

Singular husk

Plural husks

1. (countable) A husk is the dry exterior of some vegetables or fruits.

   A coconut has a very thick husk.

Verb

Plain form husk

Third-person singular husks

Past tense husked

Past participle husked

Present participle husking

1. (transitive) If you husk something, you remove the husks from it.