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husked

verb

past tense of husk

as in peeled

to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Keep your eyes peeled for bobcats, foxes, gopher tortoises, pileated woodpeckers, and bald eagles.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

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