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November 12, 2020 Word of the Day

rind /ˈraɪnd/ noun
rind
/ˈraɪnd/
noun

plural rinds

Rind
Rind
Definition of RIND

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

[count]

  • an orange rind

  • the rind of a watermelon

[noncount]

  • grated lemon rind

2 [count, noncount] : a tough, outer surface of some foods (such as certain cheeses)

  • the rind of a cheese

  • bacon rind

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