silverskin

English

noun
Definitions
  • A silverskin onion.
  • A thin inner skin of a coffee bean.
  • The tough, thin membrane of muscle, especially as found in preparing meats.

Etymology

Compound from English silver + English skin.

Origin

English

skin

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