seedhusks
nounUK /ˈsiːd.hʌsks/
US /ˈsiːd.hʌsks/
The hard outer coverings of seeds that are left after the seeds are taken out.
She mixed seedhusks into the soil to help her plants grow.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The tough outer layers of grain seeds, often used as animal feed.
The farmer fed seedhusks to the chickens.
3. Plant material left over after processing seeds, sometimes used as mulch.
He spread seedhusks around the garden to keep the soil moist.
4. A source of dietary fiber when ground and added to food.
Some breads are made with seedhusks for extra fiber.