noun
rind
rynd
noun
1
The tough outer skin or covering of certain fruits, cheeses, or meats.
"She grated some lemon rind into the batter."
"The cheese's rind is edible, but many people cut it off."
How to Use Rind
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe thick outer layer or skin of a fruit, cheese, or similar food.
Common pairings
lemon rind
bacon rind
cheese rind
Word Forms
rinded past tense, rinds plural, rinds plural, rinds singular
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Etymology
From Old English rind, meaning tree bark or a crust.