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peeler

pee·ler

UK/ˈpiːlə/ US/ˈpiːlɚ/ rare obsolete slang uk

noun

1.
2.

a worker who peels the skins from fruits and vegetables

3.

a device for peeling vegetables or fruits

  • “she invented a potato peeler”

Origin

From the surname of Sir Robert Peel, who established the Irish constabulary and London's police force; compare bobby, from the given name.

Phrases

  • Lancashire peeler
  • peeler bar

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