1. the colored outer layer of the peel of a citrus fruit, such as an orange or lemon, containing the essential oils
Usage: technical; botany

Examples

• The flavedo of the orange contains most of the fruit's aromatic oils.
• Chefs often zest the flavedo to add citrus flavor to desserts.
• The flavedo is distinct from the white pith that lies beneath it.
• Essential oils extracted from flavedo are used in perfumery and cooking.
• When you grate the outer peel of a lemon, you are removing the flavedo.