Definitions

1. verb

to remove the outer husk or covering from a grain or seed

“The farmer dehusked the corn to prepare it for storage.”

2. noun

the outer husk or covering of a grain or seed that has been removed

“After dehusking the grain, we were left with only the edible kernels.”

3. verb

to remove the covering from something, such as a fruit or a seed

“She dehusked the coconut to get to the meat inside.”