peel

Definition

To remove the skin or outer covering of.

Etymology

From Middle English pelen, from Old English pilian and Old French peler, pellier; both from Latin pilō, pilāre (“to remove hair from, depilate”), from pilus (“hair”). Doublet of pill.

Example Sentences

• "I sat by my sister's bed, peeling oranges for her."
• "The skillful shepherd peeled me certain wands."
• "I peeled (the skin from) a banana and ate it hungrily."