husked

Definition of huskednext
past tense of husk
as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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peeled
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  • Once a food is cut, peeled or cooked, it should be refrigerated within two hours, if not used right away.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
  • To devein peeled shrimp, cut a shallow line along the back of the shrimp and simply pull out the vein to remove.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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“Husked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husked. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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