peel
|peel|
B1
/piːl/
remove outer layer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'peel' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pelen,' where 'pelen' meant 'to strip the skin or rind.'
Historical Evolution
'pelen' changed from Old French word 'peler' and eventually became the modern English word 'peel'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strip the skin or rind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the outer covering or rind of a fruit or vegetable.
The orange peel was used to make marmalade.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable.
She peeled the apple before eating it.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40