Husk is the outer layer of a seed or fruit, and can refer to several different parts. Glume is a dry, husk-like COVERING of a grass seed. CHAFF is the husk of wheat or other grain that is separated from the seed in threshing. CRUST is a hard outer layer of something, such as a husk or shell. SEEDCASE is a husk or COVERING of a seed. CASE is a husk or COVERING of a seed. COAT is a thin layer or COVERING, such as a husk or shell. PEEL is the outer COVERING of a fruit or vegetable, such as a husk or SKIN. SKIN is the outer COVERING of a fruit or vegetable, such as a husk or PEEL. COVERING is a thin layer or COVERING, such as a husk or shell. HULL is the husk or outer COVERING of a seed or fruit. ARIL is a fleshy, often brightly colored COVERING of a seed, such as a husk or POD. POD is a husk or COVERING of a seed. RIND is the tough outer layer of a fruit or vegetable, such as a husk or PEEL. STRIP is a thin piece of something, such as a husk or shell.