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Zest

noun
/zɛst/
Word Frequency: 1.2

Definitions

1.nounThe outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
"The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish."
2.nounGeneral vibrance of flavour.
"I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling."
3.noun(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
4.nounThe woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
5.verbTo scrape the zest from a fruit.
6.verbTo make more zesty.

Synonyms

gustorelishpunchspicetangzingspice upnippiquancepiquancytanginesssplash

Rhymes With

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrest
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