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peelings

noun [plural]
 
 
/ˈpiː.lɪŋz/

Definition

the unwanted pieces of fruit or vegetable skin that have been taken off: potato/apple peelings Put the vegetable peelings on the compost heap.Fruits and seeds and their parts
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