husklike

/ˈhʌskˌlaɪk/
adjective
  1. Resembling or having the characteristics of a husk; dry, rough, or outer covering.
    • The old book had a husklike cover that crumbled at the touch.
    • His voice was husklike, rough and scratchy from the cold.
    • The plant had a husklike texture that protected the seeds inside.
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