cowitch

/ˈkoʊwɪtʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tropical plant or a small, spiny shrub.

“The cowitch plant is native to the Americas and produces a spiny fruit.”

2. verb

To remove or scrape off the outer skin or covering of something.

“The farmer had to cowitch the potatoes before boiling them.”

Synonyms

  • peel
  • scrape

Antonyms

  • encrust
  • glaze