- the dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, especially of an ear of corn.
- the enveloping or outer part of anything, especially when dry or worthless.
- to remove the husk from.
- the external green or membranous covering of certain fruits and seeds
- any worthless outer covering
- to remove the husk from
- bronchitis in cattle, sheep, and goats, usually caused by lungworm infestation
