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Zest

//zɛst// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish. countable, uncountable

    "The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish."

  2. 2
    a tart spicy quality wordnet
  3. 3
    General vibrance of flavour. countable, uncountable

    "I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling."

  4. 4
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment wordnet
  5. 5
    Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto. A state of being zesty. broadly, countable, uncountable

    "Auntie Mame had a real zest for life."

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  1. 6
    The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut. countable, rare, uncountable

    "The green zest of walnuts was used by the women to shine their teeth and it also gave a beautiful rust colour to their lips."

  2. 7
    State of being a flamboyant or effeminate homosexual. countable, derogatory, slang, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To scrape the zest from a fruit.
  2. 2
    add herbs or spices to wordnet
  3. 3
    To make more zesty.

    "Strains ſo artleſs tho’ we proffer, Hearts o’er flowing zest the offer."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French zeste.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French zeste.

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