What is the meaning of ZEST. Phrases containing ZEST
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n.
The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut.
v. t.
To give flavor to; to add something (as salt or a spice) to, to give character or zest.
v. t.
To fit for taste; to render palatable; to give zest or relish to; to spice; as, to season food.
v. t.
To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine.
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imp. & p. p.
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n.
A piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from such peel, used to give flavor to liquor, etc.
n.
Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
n.
In French usage, a dish served at the beginning of dinner to give zest to the appetite; in English usage, a side dish, served with a joint, or between the courses, as a cutlet, scalloped oysters, etc.
n.
That quality of anything which affects the taste; that quality which gratifies the palate; relish; zest; savor; as, the flavor of food or drink.
v. t.
To make poignant; to give zest, flavor or interest to; to set off; to vary and render attractive.
a.
Stimulating to the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent; as, a piquant anecdote.
v. t.
To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything.
n.
Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief.
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