zest
[ zest ]
/ zɛst /
noun
verb (used with object)
to give zest, relish, or piquancy to.
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Origin of zest
1665–75; <French zest (now zeste) orange or lemon peel used for flavoring < ?
OTHER WORDS FROM zest
zestless, adjectiveWords nearby zest
zero tolerance, zero vector, zero-zero, Zerubbabel, Zervanism, zest, zester, zestful, Zestril, zesty, zeta
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British Dictionary definitions for zest
zest
/ (zɛst) /
noun
invigorating or keen excitement or enjoymenta zest for living
added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancyher presence gave zest to the occasion
something added to give flavour or relish
the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc
verb
(tr) to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to
Derived forms of zest
Word Origin for zest
C17: from French zeste peel of citrus fruits used as flavouring, of unknown origin
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