rind
//raɪnd//
Noun
rindSingular
rindsPlural
1
The tough outer skin or covering of certain fruits, such as oranges, lemons, or melons.
She grated some lemon rind to add flavor to the cake.
2
The outer layer or coating of cheese or bacon.
Some people like to eat the rind of the cheese, while others prefer to remove it.
3
The bark of a tree or plant.
The rind of the oak tree was rough and deeply grooved.