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Both types of cheese rinds can be used in soups and broths, but Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese has extra thick and flavorful rinds thanks to how it's made.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025 Before delighting in your main squeeze, wash whole citrus fruits before cutting, then use a knife or your clean hands to slice or peel away the rind (including the white pith), Brekke suggests.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025 The rind has the texture of a soft woodear mushroom.—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024 Baked Brie With Pecans and Pepper Jelly ¼ cup pecan halves
1 (5-ounce) wheel brie cheese, top rind removed (see note)
3 tablespoons red pepper jelly
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Rosemary or thyme, for garnish
Crackers or toasted baguette, for serving
Heat oven to 350 degrees.—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024 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
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The first known use of rind was
before the 12th century
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