Corn's cover (4)

I believe the answer is:

husk

(Other definitions for husk that I've seen before include "Bronchitis in sheep" , "Dry thin covering" , "Ear protection?" , "Protective covering" , "Dry outer part of seed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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