noun
Uncommon
hud
huhd
Hud (noun) means the hard outer shell or husk of a nut. Example: “She cracked the hud off the walnut before eating it.”
noun
1
The hard outer shell or husk of a nut.
"She cracked the hud off the walnut before eating it."
How to use hud
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old, regional word for a nut's shell.
Easily confused with
HUD (heads-up display or Housing and Urban Development)
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Word forms
- Plural
- huds
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Etymology
Related to "hood," in the sense of something that covers or encloses.
Rhymes for hud
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What does “hud” mean?
The word “hud” means the hard outer shell or husk of a nut. In plain terms, an old, regional word for a nut's shell.
How do you pronounce “hud”?
“Hud” is pronounced huhd (/hʌd/ in IPA).
How do you use “hud” in a sentence?
Here is “hud” used in a sentence: “She cracked the hud off the walnut before eating it.”
What part of speech is “hud”?
“Hud” is a noun.
Is “hud” a common word?
“Hud” is an uncommon word in modern English.
