n.
Pronunciation: ' r ī nd, dial ' r ī n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German rinda bark, and probably to Old English rendan to rend
Date: before 12th century
1 : the bark of a tree
2 : a usually hard or tough outer layer : PEEL , CRUST <grated lemon rind >
– rind · ed \ ' r ī n-d ə d \ adjective