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

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 notes

In plain EnglishAn old, regional word for a nut's shell.

Easily confused with

HUD (heads-up display or Housing and Urban Development)

huds plural

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Related to "hood," in the sense of something that covers or encloses.

thud

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.