husk — the dry outer covering of some fruits, nuts, or seeds
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the dry outer covering of some fruits, nuts, or seeds
Pronunciation (IPA): /hʌsk/
Korean meaning: 과일, 견과류, 씨앗의 마른 겉껍질
Korean pronunciation: **허**스크
Example Sentences
- My grandmother could husk corn faster than a machine!
- The rice husk can be used as biofuel.
- After the party, all that remained were empty peanut husks.
husk
NOUN//hʌsk//
the dry outer covering of some fruits, nuts, or seeds
the dry outer covering of some fruits, nuts, or seeds
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At dusk, the corn husk releases its gentle musk
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Origin
중세 영어 'huske'에서 유래하여, 원래는 '작은 집'이라는 뜻의 네덜란드어 'huusken'에서 나왔습니다. 씨앗이나 과일을 보호하는 껍질이 마치 작은 집 같다고 해서 붙여진 이름입니다.
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“My grandmother could husk corn faster than a machine!”
“The rice husk can be used as biofuel.”
“After the party, all that remained were empty peanut husks.”
“He felt like an empty husk after working 80 hours a week.”
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