Ear covering? Crossword Clue

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Ear covering? Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. remove the husks from
(noun)
1. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
2. outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COVERING (noun)
1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
2. the work of applying something
EAR (noun)
1. the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
2. fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

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