Meaning
peel, zest, rind
- the thick skin, peel, or rind of certain fruits (citrus, melons) or cheese
- the bark of a tree
- a tough, defensive exterior personality (figurative)
In a sentence
Aggiungi un po' di scorza di limone grattugiata all'impasto.
Add a bit of grated lemon zest to the batter.
Sotto quella scorza dura si nasconde una persona molto sensibile.
Beneath that tough exterior hides a very sensitive person.
Non mangiare la scorza del formaggio prima di averla pulita.
Don't eat the cheese rind before cleaning it.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scorza | feminine · singular |
| scorze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'scorze' (not 'scorzhe').
- Figuratively, 'avere una scorza dura' means to be tough or thick-skinned.