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husk in Italian

husk in Italian is buccia, riccio, scorza — husk means the dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.

husk in Italian

buccia
noun
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
riccio
noun
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
scorza
noun
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
capare
verb
(transitive) To remove husks from.
pelare
verb
(transitive) To remove husks from.
sbaccellare
verb
(transitive) To remove husks from.
sbucciare
verb
(transitive) To remove husks from.
scorticare
verb
(transitive) To remove husks from.
sgranare
verb
(transitive) To remove husks from.

What does "husk" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun Any dried-up, hollow, or worthless outer shell of something.
    "After the fire, only a husk of the old building remained."
  3. verb To remove the husk from something.
    "They spent the afternoon husking corn on the porch."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "husk" in Italian?

"husk" in Italian is buccia, riccio, scorza. 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 Italian, "husk" is buccia, riccio, scorza.

Are there other ways to say "husk" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 9 translations listed for "husk": buccia, riccio, scorza, capare, pelare, sbaccellare.

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