Meaning of rind in English

1. Pronunciation

   /raɪnd/

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1. Noun

   rind

   Etymology

   Old English rind(e) ‘bark of a tree’; related to Dutch run and German Rinde, of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. the tissue forming the hard outer layer (of e.g. a fruit)
2. 2. the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)