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peeled

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpiɫd// UK //pˈiːld// peeled Archaic

adj. having the outer skin or layer removed.

adj. describes an object, typically a fruit or vegetable, from which the outer skin or rind has been removed. Often functions as a participial adjective in both attributive and predicative positions.


SIMPLE

She put the peeled potatoes into the pot of water.

CONTEXTUAL

The recipe requires three large, peeled apples before you begin slicing them for the pie.

COMPLEX

The artist focused on the texture of the peeled orange, capturing the contrast between the rough outer zest and the soft, white pith underneath.

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Etymology 1

From peel (verb) + -ed (suffix forming past tenses).

Etymology 2

From peel (noun) + -ed (“having”).

Usage

Often appears after linking verbs like 'remain' or 'stay' in the idiomatic expression 'keep your eyes peeled'.

Pitfall

a peel potatoa peeled potatoWhen used to describe the state of the noun, the past participle form 'peeled' must be used instead of the base verb.

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