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husk vs bract

bract vs husk

husk and bract both are nouns.

husk is a verb but bract is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
husk Yes No Yes No
bract Yes No No No
As nouns, bract is a hyponym of husk; that is, bract is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than husk:
  • husk: outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
  • bract: a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence
Other hyponyms of husk include cornhusk, hull, cod, pod, seedcase.
husk (noun) bract (noun)
outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
husk (verb) bract (verb)
remove the husks from
Difference between husk and bract

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