rinds
nounUK /raɪndz/
US /raɪndz/
The tough outer skin of fruits like oranges or melons.
She peeled the orange and threw the rinds in the bin.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The hard outer layer of cheese, such as on a wheel of Parmesan.
He cut away the cheese rind before serving the slices.
3. The crispy outer layer of cooked meat, like pork or bacon.
The roast pork had a golden, crunchy rind.
4. The thick outer covering of certain foods, such as the rind of a watermelon.
We composted the watermelon rinds after the picnic.