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scorza — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bark verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
  • husk noun The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
  • twist verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
  • zest noun The outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.

Senses

scorza is used for these senses in English:

  • bark (countable, uncountable) The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.
  • husk The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
  • twist A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc.
  • zest The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.

bark — full definition

  1. verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
  2. verb To speak in a sharp, loud, commanding tone.
  3. noun The tough outer covering of a tree's trunk and branches.
  4. noun The sharp sound a dog makes.

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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