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husk
/hʌsk/
noun
łuska
Also
plewa(f)
Definition
The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds, such as corn, rice, or nuts.
Examples
Corn husks are often used for making tamales.
Łuski kukurydzy są często używane do robienia tamales.
The rice grains were still in their husks.
Ziarna ryżu były jeszcze w swoich łuskach.
Collocations
corn huskrice huskcoconut husk
verb
łuskać
Also
obierać (z łuski)
Definition
To remove the dry outer covering (husk) from a fruit or seed.
Examples
We spent the afternoon husking corn for dinner.
Spędziliśmy popołudnie łuskając kukurydzę na obiad.
It's easier to husk the nuts after they've been dried.
Łatwiej jest obierać orzechy z łuski po ich wysuszeniu.
Collocations
husk cornhusk nutshusk rice
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