Definition

A person who removes the outer leaves from corn or a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers sports teams.

Example

The husker worked diligently in the fields during harvest season.

Conversation

Are you going to the game this weekend?

Of course! I'm a huge husker fan.

That's awesome! I can't wait to see the team play.

Me too! It's always exciting to cheer for the husker spirit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Husker → The word 'husker' originates from the Old English 'huscan', meaning to remove the husk or outer covering from grain. It refers specifically to a person who removes the husks from harvested crops, particularly corn.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'removes the outer covering' from grain — that's what a husker does.

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