Dictionary

1. (

• chaff ,
• husk ,
• shuck ,
• stalk ,
• straw ,
• stubble

) material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds ;

2. (

• husk

) outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds ;

1. (

• husk ,
• shell ,

) remove the husks from; "husk corn" ;