peanuthusk
nounUK /ˈpiːnʌt hʌsk/
US /ˈpiːnʌt hʌsk/
The dry outer shell that covers a peanut.
He cracked open the peanuthusk to get to the nut inside.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The fibrous outer covering of a peanut, often used as animal feed or mulch.
The farmer spread peanuthusk around the plants to keep the soil moist.
3. A discarded piece of a peanut shell.
She swept the peanuthusks off the floor after the snack.
4. Material made from crushed peanut shells, used in crafts or as fuel.
The craft club made small bowls out of pressed peanuthusk.