| Main Entry: | cortex |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | protective layer |
Synonyms: |
bark, layer, peridium, rind |
| Main Entry: | bark |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | plant covering |
Synonyms: |
case, casing, coat, cortex, crust, husk, peeling, rind, shell, skin |
| Main Entry: | rind |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | covering |
Synonyms: |
bark, cortex, crust, epicarp, hull, husk, integument, layer, peel, shell, skin |
| Notes: | rind is the hard or tough covering on oranges, grapefruit, and watermelon; once removed, skin or rind is usually known as peel |
Antonyms: |
pulp |