English · Food & Drink
peel
/piːl/
[/piːl/]
remove the outer skin of food
Beginnerverb
Definition
To remove the outer skin or covering from fruit or vegetables. It can also be a noun for the skin itself.
Example
You need to peel the potatoes before boiling.
You need to peel the potatoes before boiling.
Etymology
From Latin 'pilare' (to remove hair), via Old French.
How & Where It’s Used
Common cooking step; skin of paint or sunburn can also 'peel'.