Lemon Peel (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The rind of a lemon.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The old recipe called for a strip of lemon peel to be added to the tea for flavor.
• She carefully zested the lemon peel to use in the dessert topping.
• The bartender twisted the lemon peel over the cocktail, releasing its citrus oils into the drink.
• To make limoncello, you need to steep the lemon peel in vodka for several weeks.
• Grate some lemon peel over the popcorn for a bright, citrusy flavor.

Synonyms

• Lemon Rind

Hypernyms

• Skin

Meaning ²

Strips of lemon peel cooked in sugar and coated with sugar.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The candied lemon peel was a sweet and tangy garnish for the cocktail.
• She carefully sliced the lemon peel into thin strips before cooking them in sugar syrup.
• The recipe called for candied lemon peel, which added a burst of citrus flavor to the dessert.
• Candied lemon peel was a popular decoration for cakes and pastries in the 19th century.
• The chef sprinkled shredded candied lemon peel over the whipped cream topping for a touch of elegance.