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Language: Old English
Origin:

rind

 noun
     
Related topics: Food, Cooking, Plants
rind [uncountable and countable]
1DFCHBP the thick outer skin of some types of fruit, such as oranges [↪ peel, zest]:
grated lemon rind
2DF the thick outer skin of some foods, such as bacon or cheese
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