husk

• Nom désignant l'enveloppe extérieure sèche ou la coque de certaines graines, fruits ou céréales, comme le maïs ou la noix de coco.

A noun referring to the dry outer covering or shell of certain seeds, fruits, or grains, such as corn or coconuts.

1. Outer covering of seedsB1formal

   The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds, especially grains and nuts.

   Enveloppe externe des graines

   • The farmer removed the husk from the corn.
   • Rice is harvested with its husk still attached.
   • The husk of a coconut is very fibrous.

   Synonymeschaffcoveringhullpodshellshuck

2. Dry or worthless outer layerB2formal

   A dry or worthless outer covering of something, often used metaphorically.

   Enveloppe sèche ou sans valeur

   • He was just a husk of his former self after the illness.
   • The old building was a mere husk, empty and abandoned.
   • She felt like a husk, drained of all energy.

   Synonymeschaffcoatingcoveringpodrindshellshuckskin

• Verbe signifiant retirer l'enveloppe extérieure sèche ou la coque de quelque chose, en particulier des grains ou des graines.

A verb meaning to remove the dry outer covering or shell from something, especially grain or seeds.

1. Remove outer coveringB1formal

   To remove the dry outer covering or shell from a seed, fruit, or grain.

   décortiquer, écosser

   • She husked the corn before boiling it.
   • The farmer husked the rice grains by hand.
   • He taught his son how to husk coconuts.

   Synonymeshullpeelpodshellshuck