zest

One entry found for zest.

Main Entry: zest
Pronunciation: 'zest
Function: noun
Etymology: obsolete French (now zeste), orange or lemon peel (used as flavoring)
1 : a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
2 : an enjoyably exciting quality : PIQUANCY <adds zest to the performance>
3 : keen enjoyment : RELISH, GUSTO <has a zest for living>
- zest·ful /-f&l/ adjective
- zest·ful·ly /-f&-lE/ adverb
- zest·ful·ness noun
- zest·less /-l&s/ adjective