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Rind : (noun)
1: the tissue forming the hard outer layer (of e.g. a fruit)
[syn: skin, peel]
2: the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before
eating)
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Rind : \Rind\, v. t.
To remove the rind of; to bark. [R.]
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Rind : \Rind\ (r[imac]nd), n. [AS. rind bark, crust of bread; akin
to OHG. rinta, G. rinde, and probably to E. rand, rim; cf.
Skr. ram to end, rest.]
The external covering or coat, as of flesh, fruit, trees,
etc.; skin; hide; bark; peel; shell.
Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mind With all
thy charms, although this corporal rind Thou hast
immanacled. --Milton.
Sweetest nut hath sourest rind. --Shak.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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