Etymology
Meaning and Origin
The word "peel" has several related meanings:
To remove the skin or outer layer: This usage comes from the Latin word pellis ("skin, hide"). The act of peeling involves stripping away this outer layer, as with fruits, vegetables, or skin.
The skin or outer layer: This usage is derived from the action of peeling. The "peel" is the thin, removable layer that covers the fruit, vegetable, or skin.
A thin layer or covering: This usage is an extension of the meaning of "skin or outer layer." A peel can refer to any thin, removable covering, such as the layer on top of milk.
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