husk - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for husk ?

Here are the synonyms for husk , a list of similar words for husk from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds

Synonyms

• husk

More generic

• case
• sheath

More specific

• bract
• cod
• cornhusk
• hull
• pod
• seedcase

Noun

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

Synonyms

• chaff
• husk
• shuck
• stalk
• straw
• stubble

More generic

• plant material
• plant substance

More specific

• bran

Verb

remove the husks from

Synonyms

• husk
• shell

More generic

• remove
• take
• take away
• withdraw

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