Meaning & use
rind
The tough outer skin or coating of certain fruits, cheeses, or meats.
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Grate the lemon rind finely before adding it to the batter.
He trimmed the rind off the bacon before frying it.
A note on using this word
"Rind" is typically used for thicker, tougher skins, such as those on watermelon, cheese, or bacon, unlike a thin "peel."
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