Looking for the meaning of the word HUSK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HUSK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Husk
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: probably from Low German hūske ‘sheath’, literally ‘little house’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hʌsk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Short Definition:dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Examples:- the fibrous husk of the coconut
- oats contain more husk than barley
Word: Husk
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hʌsk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
remove the husk or husks from
Short Definition:remove husk or husks from
Examples:- they set up mills to husk the rice
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