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Husked: meaning, definitions and examples

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husked

 

[ hʌskt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food preparation

Husked refers to the process of removing the outer shell or covering from certain food items, typically grains or seeds. This action is essential for making the food ready for consumption or cooking. In agriculture, it often pertains to crops like corn, where the husk needs to be removed before eating or processing. The husking process can also involve manual or mechanical means, depending on the scale and type of operation.

Synonyms

peeled, removal, shucked

Examples of usage

  • The farmer husked the corn for the harvest festival.
  • She husked the peanuts before making the dish.
  • After husking, the grains can be milled into flour.
  • He enjoyed fresh husked coconut water on a hot day.

Translations

Translations of the word "husked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descascado

🇮🇳 छिलका उतारा हुआ

🇩🇪 geschält

🇮🇩 kulitnya dibuang

🇺🇦 очищений

🇵🇱 obrążony

🇯🇵 皮をむいた

🇫🇷 décortiqué

🇪🇸 pelado

🇹🇷 kabuklu

🇰🇷 껍질이 벗겨진

🇸🇦 مقشّر

🇨🇿 oloupaný

🇸🇰 olúpaný

🇨🇳 剥皮的

🇸🇮 olupljen

🇮🇸 afhýtt

🇰🇿 қабығын аршылған

🇬🇪 გახეხილი

🇦🇿 qabığı soyulmuş

🇲🇽 pelado

Word origin

The term 'husked' comes from the word 'husk', which originates from the Old Norse word 'husk', meaning 'to strip off the outer layer'. This word has been in use since the late 15th century and relates to the practice of cleaning grains and seeds in various cultures. The process became crucial with the rise of agriculture, allowing for the preparation of food storage and consumption. Over the years, it has also found its way into commercial practices, where efficient husking machines have revolutionized the way many crops are processed. The evolution of 'husk' reflects our changing relationship with food and farming, emphasizing both the labor-intensive past and the modern technological advancements in agriculture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,798 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.