Husklike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a husk.

    "They looked about forty, with frazzled, husklike hair, and neckfuls of primitive jewelry that bespoke extensive experience traveling in tropical climes."

Example

More examples

"They looked about forty, with frazzled, husklike hair, and neckfuls of primitive jewelry that bespoke extensive experience traveling in tropical climes."

Etymology

From husk + -like.

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