akana — meaning in English

English meaning

• chaff noun The dry, papery husks separated from grain during threshing.
• husk noun The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.

Senses

akana is used for these senses in English:

• chaff The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.
• husk The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.

chaff — full definition

1. noun The dry, papery husks separated from grain during threshing.
2. noun Something considered worthless or unwanted, especially compared with something valuable ("separating the wheat from the chaff").
3. verb To tease or make good-natured fun of someone.

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.

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