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Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026 Recipes for pickled cucumbers, peaches, and even watermelon rinds filled the pages of early American cookbooks.—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026 The petite fruits have an edible rind that’s sweeter than the flesh itself.—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 Creamy with a smooth, semisoft consistency and edible rind, Saint Paulin cheese makes a great addition to any charcuterie board or cheese plate.—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rind
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