Definition

To take out the seeds from a fruit or vegetable.

Example

I need to deseed the peppers before I can cook them.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I'm planning to make a fruit salad today.

That sounds great! Do you have all the ingredients?

I just need to deseed the watermelon before I start.

Good idea! Deseeding can be a bit messy, but it's worth it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deseed → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal or reversal) and "seed" (from Old English "sǣd", meaning the reproductive part of a plant). The word "deseed" means to remove the seeds from something, typically a fruit or vegetable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') the 'seeds' from a fruit — that's what deseed means.

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