slipskin

/ˈslɪpskɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A thin, outer skin or layer, especially of a fruit or vegetable, that slips off easily.

“The cook carefully removed the slipskin from the peaches before slicing them.”

2. noun

A variety of grape with a thin, easy-to-remove skin.

“The winemaker preferred working with slipskin grapes because they reduced the amount of labor needed in the harvest.”

Synonyms

  • epicarp
  • peel
  • rind

Antonyms

  • rough skin
  • thick skin