suojuslehti — meaning in English

English meaning

• husk noun The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.

Senses

suojuslehti is used for these senses in English:

• bract (botany) A leaf or leaf-like structure from the axil out of which a stalk of a flower or an inflorescence arises.
• husk The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.

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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