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husked

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past tense of husk

as in peeled

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

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Combine 1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped, 3 celery stalks, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped, 1 tsp.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
To save time, look for pre-cut, peeled butternut squash cubes in your supermarket.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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