husked

Meanings

• Verb

  The process of removing the outer covering or husk from a grain, such as corn or rice.

  - "Farmers husk the corn before storing it in silos."
  - "My grandmother taught me how to husk corn when I was a child."

• Noun

  The dried outer covering of a grain, such as corn or rice.

  - "The husks protect the kernels of corn during harvest."
  - "We burn the husks to create a smoky flavor for barbecue."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with husked
husk , rust , bust , just , must

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Variants

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husk , husked , husker , huskers , husking , husks

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Etymology

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The word 'husk' comes from the Old English word 'husc,' which means 'husk, huskwork, or huskbean.'

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Trivia

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1. The world record for husking an ear of corn the fastest is held by Otis Young of the United States, who husked an ear in just 12.3 seconds.

2. In some cultures, husked grains are used to create decorative art, such as corn husk dolls and dreamcatchers.

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Related Concepts

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1. husking: The process of removing the husks from grains.

2. huskbean: A type of bean with a husk that is edible and often used in Indian and Mexican cuisine.

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Culture

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In many cultures, husked grains are used to make various dishes, such as polenta, grits, and hominy. In literature, husked grains are sometimes used as symbols of abundance and sustenance.

How to Memorize "husked"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of husking corn: holding an ear of corn with both hands, using a husking tool or your fingers to remove the husks, and revealing the kernels beneath.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'husk' with the image of an ear of corn or rice, and remember that it refers to the outer covering that needs to be removed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Husk' starts with the same letter as 'Harvest,' which is the process of gathering crops, including grains with their husks.

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