pith
noun
the soft, spongy central cylinder of parenchymatous tissue in the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
piths
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present tense formof pith (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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For example, some chimpanzees chew bitter piths of the medicinal shrub Vernonia amygdalina to treat worm infections—and even detour from their normal foraging routes to seek out the plants.
From Science Magazine ● May 1, 2024
Grapefruit is used here, but if you happen on pomelos, grab a few: They’re much easier to peel and loosen from their piths.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022
More tangerine wedges cook alongside the bird in the same pan, their piths softening in the sauce that lacquers the bird.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2022
They’ve also become a model for larger, multinational food companies, which are starting to realize that upcycling peels and piths can be good business.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 19, 2017
Rice, moss, palm tree piths, and starch producing roots are used by different nationalities in the preparation of bread.
From Science in the Kitchen. by Mrs. E. E. Kellogg
