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| rel·ish [ réllish ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle rel·ished, present participle rel·ish·ing, 3rd person present singular rel·ish·es) |
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1. enjoy something: to enjoy or take great pleasure in an experience
  relished every minute of their trip
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2. enjoy eating something: to enjoy the taste of a particular food or drink
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3. give flavor to food: to give a pleasing taste to food, e.g. by adding spice or relish
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noun (plural rel·ish·es) |
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1. enjoyment: a liking or appreciation of food or of an experience
a relish for Spanish food
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2. spicy side dish or accompaniment: a spiced side dish or accompaniment to food, e.g. pickled or fresh vegetables with chili
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3. strong taste: a pleasing sensation of strong taste or flavor
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4. interest or excitement: interest or excitement, especially when it makes something more enjoyable
The incident added relish to an otherwise dull weekend.
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| [Early 16th century. < Old French relais "remainder" < relaisser (see release)] |
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| rel·ish·a·ble adjective |
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