flake vs peel

flake and peel both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flake	Yes	No	Yes	No
peel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, flake and peel are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of flake include flake off, peel off.

flake (noun)	peel (noun)
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole	the rind of a fruit or vegetable
a person with an unusual or odd personality
a crystal of snow

flake (verb)	peel (verb)
come off in flakes or thin small pieces	get undressed
cover with flakes or as if with flakes	remove the skin from
form into flakes	come off in flakes or thin small pieces