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In the persistent effort to find out what the metallic white stuff is called that lines a peanut shell, first I offer what it is not:
b : the persistent calyx or involucre that subtends some fruits
And it's not the albedo either. And it's definitely not the bagasse. And I'm not talking Spanish peanuts either, though they might have that same white metallic inside-shell finish that field peanuts do here in the US. (Are Spanish peanuts really Spanish?)
Best research,
WW
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Two more for your list, dubdub:
omnilegent reading or having read everything; having encyclopaediac curiosity and knowledge (hi, helen!)
epistemophiliac: one with abnormal preoccupation with knowledge
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Oh, i like it.. omnilegent reading or having read everything; having encyclopaediac curiosity and knowledgeits so much better than generalist! (or dilitant  . ) and it has just enough awkwardness.. (just how do you say it? om neligent? -- to fit a clutz like me perfect! [kiss][kiss]
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Caradea:
These bear repeating (repasting):
omnilegent reading or having read everything; having encyclopaediac curiosity and knowledge (hi, helen!)
epistemophiliac: one with abnormal preoccupation with knowledge...
...and they shurr do apply to Of troy! But she don' bloviate pecayunishly, do she??!!
Beaming regards, I izz so happy with these two new words
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So, how is it that inner orange skin is called by a word that, if I understand correctly, means capacity to reflect?
I'm having a bit of difficulty following the thread of this thread (!), but have to say that I favor the word zetetic: there is a certain zetete whom I love dearly (hi, N!).
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I don't know the name for the inner membrane of legumes, but i bet you're right WW, there must be a name for it.
it is a thin membrane, like the membrane between onion rings.. and yes, it is shiny, much shiner, and brighter, than the outer shell (especially a peanut that has a dull shell)
peanut growers do have a web site.. (i forgot to write it down, but they have a big blitz of ads now in the subway)
they might know..
and as for spanish peanuts, peanuts are a native american food, but they were quickly adopted by both the spanish and the portugues. they grow well in hot dry climates. their seeds are stored underground, and protected from many preditors. they have a long shelf life, and are a good source of protein and fat.. they are flavorful, so they made a good food for ships, and for planting near ports in in other countries -- so they quickly spread round the world. spanish peanuts are just a variety that were popular with spanish saliors/plantation holders.
when the spanish first came to americas, peanuts, (unlike corn and beans) where only found in aztec/mayan cultures.
the spanish introduced them to caribian, and amerian south..as a cheap easy to grow food for slaves.
(work for peanuts) they were also introduced to africa for the same reason (to have a cheap, stable food to feed ship board slaves.) no sharp objects needed to open, good quality food, easy to grow..
they moved into china and less successfully, japan, from spanish and portugues trader too.
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So, how is it that inner orange skin is called by a word...
Hey, are we still talking about the word zest here? Zest is the outer, most [orangest]orange[/orangest] part of the outer skin without any of the white [whitest]pith[/whitest] that is between the zest and the flesh of the orange. Or the same with a lime or lemon.
The zest is wonderfully edible in such things as "Orange Beef" or candied and used in recipes for "Chocolate Mousse". But the pith is very bitter and changes the flavor of the zest.
So, don't confuse the ZEST with the PITH!
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don't confuse
so you're saying "take the zest, but never take the pith!" ;)
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So if you lust for the inner fiber of an orange peel or for celestial light, you have an albedo libido! paging Mr. TEd Remington, paging Mr. TEd Remington, is there a TEd Remington in the house?  The Only WO'N!
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