Rind: meaning, definitions and examples

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rind

[ raɪnd ]

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animal skin

The tough outer covering or skin of an animal, especially when tanned or dressed for use as a material for clothing, bags, etc.

Synonyms

hide, pelt, skin

Examples of usage

The cowboy wore a hat made of cow rind.
She purchased a handbag made of high-quality leather rind.

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fruit

The tough outer layer of certain fruits, such as citrus fruits, that can be peeled or removed.

Synonyms

peel, skin

Examples of usage

She peeled the orange rind before eating it.
The recipe called for grated lemon rind.

Translations

Translations of the word "rind" in other languages:

🇵🇹 casca

crosta
cascar

🇮🇳 छिलका

🇩🇪 Rinde

🇮🇩 kulit

🇺🇦 кірка

шкірка
кора

🇵🇱 skórka

🇯🇵 皮 (kawa)

🇫🇷 croûte

écorce
pelure

🇪🇸 corteza

🇹🇷 kabuk

🇰🇷 껍질 (kkeopjil)

🇸🇦 قشرة (qishrah)

🇨🇿 kůra

🇸🇰 kôra

🇨🇳 皮 (pí)

🇸🇮 lupina

🇮🇸 börkur

🇰🇿 қабық

🇬🇪 ქერქი (k’erki)

🇦🇿 qabıq

🇲🇽 corteza

Word origin

The word 'rind' originated from Middle English 'rynde', which came from Old English 'rynd', meaning bark or crust. Over time, it evolved to refer to the outer covering of various objects, including animal skin and fruit. The use of 'rind' in the context of fruit peelings dates back to the 14th century, while its association with animal skin has been documented since the 16th century.