HUSKED Meaning and
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The term "husked" refers to the process of removing the outer covering or husk from a seed, grain, or fruit. It is an action that involves peeling, shelling, or stripping the protective layer to reveal the edible or usable part of the plant. This process is commonly employed for crops like corn, rice, barley, coconut, and peanuts.
When a seed or grain is husked, its outer husk or shell is typically discarded as it is often inedible or undesirable. The husk may be tough, fibrous, or woody, serving as a protective layer against external factors like pests, moisture, or damage. By husking, the nutritious and palatable part of the plant is exposed, allowing it to be easily consumed or used for various purposes.
Husking methods differ depending on the type of crop and the desired outcome. It may involve manual labor, where individuals peel or remove the husks by hand, or it can be mechanized using machines designed specifically for husking. The resulting product after husking is often referred to as "de-husked," denoting that the outer husk has been successfully removed.
In addition to the agricultural context, "husked" can also figuratively refer to something that has been stripped of its protective covering or outer layer. For example, a word or phrase can be described as "husked" when it is simplified, reduced, or stripped of any unnecessary embellishments or complexities.
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Covered with a husk; stript of husks.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for HUSKED
Etymology of HUSKED
The word "husked" has its etymology rooted in the Old English language. It comes from the Old English word "husc" or "hosk", which means "a covering" or "a husk". This term was combined with the suffix "-ed" to form "husked", which commonly describes something from which the husk or covering has been removed.
Similar spelling words for HUSKED
- husky,
- Housed,
- masked,
- Hacked,
- hooked,
- Whisked,
- Hiked,
- huskier,
- Risked,
- huskies,
- Hugged,
- honked,
- musket,
- Sucked,
- Husked,
- Hawked,
- Tusked,
- hosted,
- Asked,
- Basked,
- husk,
- Hissed,
- hushed,
- husks,
- HOSED.
Conjugate verb Husked
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