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Shuck

Shuhk

/ˈʃʌk/

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shuck

Dictionary meaning

Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds.

Examples

  • Shuck corn.
  • Shuck oysters.

Synonyms: stalk

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