Husk
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husk-164-6819858
title:
Husk
text:
Husk in botany is the outer shell or coating of a seed. In the United States, the term husk often refers to the leafy outer covering of an ear of maize (corn) as it grows on the plant. Literally, a husk or hull includes the protective outer covering of a seed, fruit, or vegetable. It can also refer to the exuvia of insects or other small animals left behind after moulting. The term husk dates to c.14, it is probably based on Middle Dutch word huusken meaning 'little house', which is derived from
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description:
Outer shell or coating of a seed
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Husk
date created:
2004-05-29T20:12:05Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T22:23:16Z
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