rind

¹ American  

[rahynd] / raɪnd /

noun

1. a thick and firm outer coat or covering, as of certain fruits, cheeses, and meats.

   watermelon rind; orange rind; bacon rind.

2. the bark of a tree.

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rind ² American  

[rahynd, rind] / raɪnd, rɪnd /

Or rynd

noun

1. a piece of iron running across an upper millstone as a support.

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rind British  

/ raɪnd /

noun

1. a hard outer layer or skin on bacon, cheese, etc

2. the outer layer of a fruit or of the spore-producing body of certain fungi

3. the outer layer of the bark of a tree

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Other Word Forms

• rindless adjective
• rindy adjective

Etymology

Origin of rind¹

before 900; Middle English, Old English rind ( e ) tree bark, crust; cognate with German Rinde

Origin of rind¹

1300–50; Middle English rynd; cognate with Middle Dutch rijn, Middle Low German rīn

Example Sentences

And we simmer a Parmesan rind in the mix to boost the umami notes.

From Washington Times

This is especially important when preparing cantaloupe since the netted outer rind tends to get dirtier due to its texture.

From Seattle Times

I sometimes like to throw in a Parmesan rind or some whole garlic cloves, but you must certainly don't need to.

From Salon

When the table features only cloth napkins, is there any polite place to put the citrus rind other than in my glass?

From Washington Post

But it's the washed rind cheeses, aged between three weeks and four months, that boast the most imposing aromas.

From Salon

Related Words

• crust