HUSK, n. The external covering of certain fruits or See ds of plants. It is the calyx of the flower or glume of corn and grasses, formed of valves embracing the See d. The husks of the small grains, when separated, are called chaff; but in America we apply the word chiefly to the covering of the ears or See ds of maiz, which is never denominated chaff. It is sometimes used in England for the rind, skin or hull of See ds.
HUSK, v.t. To strip off the external integument or covering of the fruits or See ds of plants; as, to husk maiz.
