# husk vs Huw

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### husk
*noun · IPA /hʌsk/ · frequency rank #35,345*
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.

### Huw
*name · IPA /hɪw/ · frequency rank #44,852*
A male given name from Welsh, equivalent to English Hugh.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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