CEFR C1

husk

noun

Meaning

The dry, outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or grains.

Examples

The farmer removed the husk from the ear of corn before boiling it.
Coconut husks are often used to create durable floor mats.

Synonyms: shell, peel, pod, chaff

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husk (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /hʌsk/

Definition

The dry, outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or grains.

Examples

The farmer removed the husk from the ear of corn before boiling it.
Coconut husks are often used to create durable floor mats.
The seeds were still trapped inside their protective husk.

Synonyms of husk

Words with a similar meaning to husk:

shell
peel
pod
chaff

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