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Testa

Noun - Singular

Sense 1:

The hard outer covering or shell of a seed or nut.

Example sentence: She cracked open the almond to reveal the testa surrounding the edible part.

Related product: Testa Seeds

Sense 2:

The outermost protective layer of an egg.

Example sentence: The hen had beautifully patterned testa on her eggs.

Related product: Testa Eggshell protectors

Noun - Plural

Sense 1:

The pits or shells left from seeds or nuts, often used for composting or mulching.

Example sentence: She gathered the testas and scattered them around the flower beds for natural insulation.

Related product: Testa Shells for Composting

Sense 2:

The discarded outer coverings of fruits such as grapes or berries.

Example sentence: The winery used the testas left over from the grape pressing process for fertilizer.

Related product: Testa Fruit Shells for Gardening

Verb

Sense 1:

To throw or hit forcefully.

Example sentence: He grabbed the ball and testa'd it back towards the goal.

Related product: Testa Throwing Ball

Sense 2:

To carry out a trial or examination to determine something's qualities or capabilities.

Example sentence: The scientist would testa the new drug on lab mice before conducting human trials.

Related product: Testa Lab Test Kits