orange peel
Definition
- Noun:
- The rind of an orange: The tough, outer skin of an orange fruit, which is typically removed before eating the inner flesh.
- A confection made from cooked orange rind: Strips of the outer skin of an orange that have been cooked in sugar syrup and often coated with additional sugar.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Rind):
- The recipe calls for the zest of one orange, not the bitter white pith of the orange peel.
- She composted the orange peel after making fresh juice.
- Noun (Confection):
- The bakery sells delicious chocolate-dipped orange peel.
- He offered me a piece of candied orange peel from the bowl.
Advanced Usage
- "Orange peel" as a texture descriptor: In painting, automotive finishes, or certain fabrics, "orange peel" can describe a bumpy, textured surface resembling the skin of an orange.
- The paint job had an undesirable orange peel effect, so it needed to be sanded smooth.
Variants and Related Words
- Orange zest: The outermost, colored part of the peel, grated or cut for its aromatic oils, distinct from the thicker peel which includes the white pith.
- Candied peel / Citrus peel: General terms for preserved fruit rind; 'candied peel' often refers to a mix including orange, lemon, and citron peel.
Synonyms
- Rind: The tough outer skin of a fruit (general term).
- Zest: Specifically the colored, oily outer part of the peel.
Related Phrases
- To peel an orange: The action of removing the orange peel.
- Can you peel an orange for me, please?
Related Idioms
- (As) American as apple pie / baseball / mom:
Noun
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strips of orange peel cooked in sugar and coated with sugar
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the rind of an orange
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