lemon peel
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1.0
- noun
- /ˈlɛmən pil/
:
cáscara de limón
- I was brazen today, chopping the herbs and the lemon peel.
- grated lemon peel
- grate lemon peel
- freshly grated lemon peel
And here, twist your lemon peel like that right over the surface and a little bit of that oil from the skin goes right into the martini.
- And here, twist your lemon peel like that right over the surface and a little bit of that oil from the skin goes right into the martini.
Examples
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I'll take a Corona with a nice strip of lemon peel.
Fiction book (2002) -
Before that, I mixed slices of lemon peel, cilantro, basil, and some butter to fill the holes.
Academic text (2008) -
And here, twist your lemon peel like that right over the surface and a little bit of that oil from the skin goes right into the martini.
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There was still a bit of lemon peel left in the bottom of the glass, and Nancy reached over, scooped it out with her finger, and put it in her mouth.
Fiction book (1993) -
First, brine in a mild salt solution with some fresh herbs, chopped garlic, and lemon peel.
Blog text (27) -
To enhance the flavor of the dish, sprinkle some lemon peel over the top before serving.
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For a refreshing drink, add a slice of lemon and some grated lemon peel to your water.
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The recipe calls for grated lemon peel to give the cake a zesty aroma.
Synonyms
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1.0
The outer skin of a fruit or vegetable that you usually remove before eating
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3.0
A thin bright outer layer of a lemon peel that people grate to add flavor
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2.6
The outer skin of a lemon that you use to add flavor when cooking
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Morphology
The meaning 'strips of lemon skin' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'lemon' (the fruit) with 'peel' (the outer skin). This straightforward noun+noun composition is a common, compositional pattern across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning (including its candied or decorative uses).
Etymology
Lemon peel is the thin, yellow outer skin of a lemon that cooks grate or twist to release a strong smell and taste. Because the peel holds oils with a strong smell, people add it 'to add flavor' to drinks and dishes.