husk- root words — words with the husk- root

The root husk- comes from Middle Dutch huusk, meaning outer shell of a seed or fruit. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including huskings. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the husk- root

Explore words with husk- — words containing the husk- root and sharing its sense of "outer shell of a seed or fruit". Examples include huskings. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does husk- mean?

The husk- root means outer shell of a seed or fruit, from Middle Dutch huusk. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.