peeled
word · lemma: peel
/ˈpiɫd/
peeld
/pˈiːld/
peeld
Definition
Describes something (often fruit or vegetables) that has had its outer skin or layer removed. Can also be used more generally for anything with an outer covering taken off.
Usage & Nuances
Common in cooking instructions: 'peeled potatoes', 'peeled apples'. Used only for things with a natural skin or covering. Not the same as 'skinned' (usually refers to animals). Can be literal or figurative (e.g. 'peeled paint').
Spanish: pelado - pelado (fruta, verdura)Portuguese (BR): descascado - pelado (fruta, vegetal)Portuguese (PT): descascado - pelado (fruta, vegetal)Chinese (Simplified): 去皮的 - 剥皮的Chinese (Traditional): 去皮的 - 剝皮的Hindi: छीला हुआArabic: مقشور - مقشرBengali: ছোলা - খোসা ছাড়াRussian: очищенныйJapanese: 皮をむいたVietnamese: đã bóc vỏ - đã lột vỏKorean: 껍질을 벗긴Turkish: soyulmuşUrdu: چھیلا ہواIndonesian: kupas - sudah dikupas
Example Sentences
I can’t eat an apple unless it’s peeled.
natural
The paint on the old wall looked peeled and faded.
natural
I always keep some peeled garlic in the fridge for quick cooking.
natural
The potatoes must be peeled before cooking.
basic
She bought some peeled shrimp at the market.
basic
He ate a peeled banana.
basic