Husks of the prodigal son (Bot.), the pods of the carob tree. See
Carob.
Husk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Husked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Husking.] To
strip off the external covering or envelope of; as, to husk Indian
corn.
Husked (?), a. 1. Covered with a husk.