rind

noun
UK: /raɪnd/
US: /raɪnd/

  1. The thick and firm outer layer of some fruits, such as oranges or lemons, or of certain cheeses or meats.

    1. I added lemon rind to the cake batter for extra flavor.
    2. The recipe calls for grating the rind of one lime and adding it to the sauce.

Synonyms

peel zest skin
rind transitive-verb

  1. To remove the rind from a fruit or vegetable.

    1. She had to rind the orange before juicing it.
    2. The chef carefully rinded the lemon to avoid including the bitter white pith.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "rind" is /raɪnd/ in British English and /raɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rind": peel, zest, skin.

Example usage of "rind": "I added lemon rind to the cake batter for extra flavor.". More examples on the page.