husk
Translation
husk, shell, outer covering
Examples
The corn husk is not edible.
The corn husk is not edible.
He spoke in a dry husk of a voice.
He spoke in a dry husk of a voice.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) husk ((of sth.)) the outer covering of (sth.) The husk of the coconut is very tough.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shell, peel, rind, casing
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'huuskijn' meaning 'little house'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a little 'house' for a corn kernel.