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rind

noun \ˈrīnd, dial ˈrīn\

: the tough, outer skin of some fruits that is usually removed before the fruit is eaten

: a tough, outer surface of some foods (such as certain cheeses)

Full Definition of RIND

: the bark of a tree

: a usually hard or tough outer layer : peel, crust

— rind·ed \ˈrīn-dəd\ adjective

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Origin of RIND

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German rinda bark, and probably to Old English rendan to rend

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Botany Terms

annual, burgeon, chloroplast, nomenclature, succulent, sylvan, xylem

Rhymes with RIND

bind, blind, find, grind, hind, kind, mind, signed, spined, tined, wind, wynd

RIND Defined for Kids

rind

noun \ˈrīnd\

Definition of RIND for Kids

: a tough outer layer <lemon rind>

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