Rind Meaning in English
word
ˈɹaɪnd
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ɹˈaɪnd
RYND
Definition
The tough outer layer or skin of some fruits, cheese, or certain foods.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for fruits like watermelon, lemon, and orange, and for cheese (e.g., 'cheese rind'). Not used for thin peels (use 'peel' or 'skin' for apples, potatoes). 'Rind' implies a thicker, tougher layer.
Spanish: corteza - piel (fruta) - cáscara (fruta)Portuguese (BR): casca - pele (fruta, queijo)Portuguese (PT): casca - pele (fruta, queijo)Chinese (Simplified): 外皮 - 果皮 - 皮Chinese (Traditional): 外皮 - 果皮 - 皮Hindi: छिलका - बाहरी परतArabic: قشرة (فاكهة أو جبن)Bengali: ছাল - খোসা (মোটা, ফল বা পনিরের)Russian: коркаJapanese: 皮（厚い部分） - 外皮Vietnamese: vỏ dàyKorean: 껍질 (두꺼운)Turkish: kabuk (kalın)Urdu: چھلکا (موٹا/سخت)Indonesian: kulit (tebal, keras)
Example Sentences
The rind of the watermelon is very thick.
basic
You should not eat the lemon rind.
basic
Some cheeses have a hard rind.
basic
He made candy from orange rind.
natural
Don’t throw away the cheese rind; it adds flavor to soup.
natural
The melon was juicy, but its rind was tough and bitter.
natural