overhusk

/ˈoʊvərˌhʌsk/

Definitions

1. noun

A layer of husk or chaff left on the soil after grain has been harvested, often used to describe a thick layer of organic material.

“The overhusk on the field will be removed to prepare it for the next crop.”

Synonyms

  • chaff
  • husk

Antonyms

  • undergrowth