husk

Meanings

• verb

  Detach the outer covering or hard shell of a seed or grain.

  - "After threshing, we husk the rice grains."

• noun

  The outer covering of a grain or seed.

  - "The husk of the corn is removed before cooking."
  - "The husks of the corn are used for making tortillas."

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Pronunciation

1. /hʌsk/
   
   
   
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2. /hʌsk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with husk
hussle , russle

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Variants

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husk , husks , husked , husker , huskers , husking , husk-tomato , husk-tomatoes

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Etymology

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Old English huss 'husk, shell, outer covering'

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Trivia

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1. The word husk is derived from the Old English word huss, which means 'husk, shell, outer covering'.

2. In some parts of the world, husks are used as a source of food for animals, especially for pigs and chickens.

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Related Concepts

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1. shuck: A synonym for husk, especially when referring to the action of removing the outer covering of a seed or grain.

2. corn husk: The outer covering of an ear of corn, which protects the kernels before they are harvested.

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Culture

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In various cultures, husks have been used for making baskets, roofing materials, and even food.

How to Memorize "husk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a corn cob being husked. Imagine the green husks being removed one by one, revealing the golden kernels beneath.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word husk with the image of a ripe ear of corn being husked. Imagine the sound of the husks rustling in your hands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase: 'Husk stands for Hide Under Small Coverings'.

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