husk in German
husk in German is Hülse, Schale, Getreidespelze — husk means the dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
husk in German
Hülse
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
Schale
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
Getreidespelze
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
Hülle
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
Schote
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
Hülle
(figuratively) Any form of useless, dried up, and subsequently worthless exterior of something.
What does "husk" mean?
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noun The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
"She peeled back the husk to check if the corn was ripe."
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noun Any dried-up, hollow, or worthless outer shell of something.
"After the fire, only a husk of the old building remained."
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verb To remove the husk from something.
"They spent the afternoon husking corn on the porch."
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husk in a sentence
- She peeled back the husk to check if the corn was ripe.
- After the fire, only a husk of the old building remained.
- They spent the afternoon husking corn on the porch.
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What is "husk" in German?
"husk" in German is Hülse, Schale, Getreidespelze. husk means: The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
How do you use "husk" in a sentence?
Example: "She peeled back the husk to check if the corn was ripe." In German, "husk" is Hülse, Schale, Getreidespelze.
Are there other ways to say "husk" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "husk": Hülse, Schale, Getreidespelze, Hülle, Schote.
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