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noun, the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc
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zest
- 1) noun, invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment
- 2) noun, added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy
- 3) noun, something added to give flavour or relish
- 4) noun, the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc
- 5) verb, to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to
Etymology
C17: from French zeste peel of citrous fruits used as flavouring, of unknown origin
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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Synonyms
love, joy, zeal, enjoyment, appetite, relish, interest, excitement, gusto, keen, zing (informal), delectation, flavour, taste, savour, kick (informal), spice, smack, tang, piquant, pungent, rind, skin, peel
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