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zest
[ zest ]
noun
- keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto.
- an agreeable or piquant flavor imparted to something.
- anything added to impart flavor, enhance one's appreciation, etc.
- piquancy; interest; charm.
Synonyms: ,
- liveliness or energy; animating spirit.
- the peel, especially the thin outer peel, of a citrus fruit used for flavoring:
lemon zest.
verb (used with object)
- to give zest, relish, or piquancy to.
zest
/ ɛ /
noun
- invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment
a zest for living
- added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy
her 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
- ˈٴڳܱ, adverb
- ˈٲ, adjective
- ˈٴڳܱ, adjective
- ˈٱ, adjective
- ˈٴڳܱness, noun
Other Word Forms
- l adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of zest1
Word History and Origins
Origin of zest1
Example Sentences
Lemon juice or zest adds brightness and cuts through the richness.
The lemon zest was another lesson in escalation.
"The so-called 'International Criminal Court' lost its moral authority after trampling the fundamental principles of international law in its zest for harming Israel's right to self-defence," Sa'ar added.
Dorian’s board, for example, calls for flakey salt, citrus zest, fresh herbs, sliced red onions, edible flowers and a generous drizzle of honey.
In terms of other textural bites, fresh herbs added at the end, dried or dehydrated fruits or citrus zest also work.
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