peel
Peel is a term with several related meanings in English. As a noun, it most commonly denotes the outer skin or rind of fruit and vegetables, such as a banana peel or an orange peel. The peel can be removed by peeling, a process often done in cooking and food preparation. The term is also used for the zest or outer aromatic layer of citrus fruits. The word derives from Old English and Old French forms meaning skin or hide.
As a verb, peel means to remove the outer covering from fruit, vegetables, or other materials. In
Geographically, Peel refers to places including Peel, Isle of Man, a historic coastal town with Peel Castle
People with the surname Peel include Sir Robert Peel (1788–1850), British statesman who founded the modern police
Other uses include the pizza peel, a tool used to transfer pizzas to and from ovens, and