husk
     n 1: material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of
          stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
          [syn: {chaff}, {shuck}, {stalk}, {straw}, {stubble}]
     2: outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
     v : remove the husks from; "husk corn" [syn: {shell}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0