parer
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Noun — A small knife or hand tool used to trim the skin or outer layer from fruit and vegetables.
How to Use Parer
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Now largely confined to cookware and trade contexts; 'paring knife' is the everyday term.
Etymology
From pare plus the agent suffix -er; pare comes via Old French parer from Latin parare 'to prepare, make ready'.
Full origin of parer →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a parer and a peeler?
A parer is a small knife with a straight blade that you control by hand, so it can trim, core and shape as well as peel. A peeler has a fixed slotted blade that only removes a thin strip of skin.
Is a parer the same as a paring knife?
Yes, in the kitchen the two terms are used interchangeably, though 'paring knife' is far more common in modern recipes and catalogues.