cortex

Main Entry:
cortex [kawr-teks]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: protective layer
Synonyms: bark, layer, peridium, rind
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
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