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| zest [ zest ] |
noun (plural zests) |
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1. hearty enjoyment: lively enjoyment and enthusiasm
  zest for life
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2. exciting and enjoyable quality: an exciting or interesting aspect of something that makes it particularly enjoyable
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3. cooking citrus peel used as flavoring: the thin outer rind of the peel of a citrus fruit that is cut, scraped, or grated to yield a sharp fruity flavoring for foods and drinks
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4. piquant flavor: a pleasantly sharp flavor
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transitive verb (past and past participle zest·ed, present participle zest·ing, 3rd person present singular zests) |
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1. cooking grate skin of citrus fruit: to cut, grate, or scrape the rind of a citrus fruit for use as a flavoring in foods and drinks
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2. make something more stimulating and enjoyable: to make an experience more enjoyable by adding excitement or interest to it
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| [15th century. < French] |
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| zest·ful adjective |
| zest·y adjective |
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