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Rind Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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rind

🇺🇸 /ˈɹaɪnd/ · 🇬🇧 /ɹˈaɪnd/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

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Quick facts about “rind”

Rind is a 1-syllable noun. It is pronounced /ˈɹaɪnd/ in American English and /ɹˈaɪnd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 5 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #17,244 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'rind'

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.

Rhymes

Rind rhymes with predefined, find, mind, kind, behind, defined, designed and wind.

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Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,244, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.