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buccia — meaning in English

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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.
  • pod noun A seed case of a plant, especially a legume, that splits open when ripe.
  • rind noun The tough outer skin or covering of certain fruits, cheeses, or meats.
  • zest noun The outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.

Senses

buccia 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.
  • pod (botany) A seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers); a seedpod.
  • rind A hard, tough outer layer, particularly on food such as fruit, cheese, etc
  • zest The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.

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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