Recent Examples on the WebAdd the tomatoes, stock, bay leaf, cheese rind, salt and black pepper.—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 Top each tater tot with caviar and a very thin strip of julienned lemon rind.—Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023 Expect hints of citrus rind, peach skin, apricot and wild herbs wrapped around a core of acidity that gives the wine a tight focus.—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024 The drink features 100% agave tequila, chili liqueur and a watermelon rind cordial.—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024 The colors of sliced watermelon – with red pulp, green-white rind, and black seeds – are the same as those on the Palestinian flag.—Anna Furman, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2024 If the cantaloupe become moldy or damaged, the bacteria can move from the outside of the rind to the inner layer or into the flesh.—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2023 Crisp aromas of sultanas, citrus fruit, red plums and orange rind.—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 First, scoop the watermelon from the rind into a blender.—Brandon Rasmussen, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German rinda bark, and probably to Old English rendan to rend
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of rind was
before the 12th century
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