schil — meaning in English

English meaning

• husk noun The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
• peel verb To remove the skin or outer layer from something.
• rind noun The tough outer skin or covering of certain fruits, cheeses, or meats.
• shell noun The hard outer covering of certain animals, such as snails, crabs, and turtles, or of eggs and nuts.

Senses

schil is used for these senses in English:

• husk The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
• peel (usually, uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
• rind A hard, tough outer layer, particularly on food such as fruit, cheese, etc

husk — full definition

1. noun The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
2. noun Any dried-up, hollow, or worthless outer shell of something.
3. verb To remove the husk from something.

peel — full definition

1. verb To remove the skin or outer layer from something.
2. verb To come away in strips or flakes, especially of skin or paint.
3. noun The skin or outer layer of a fruit or vegetable.

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