zest

noun

Definition of zestnext
as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses dumped in more spices to add some zest to the marinade

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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.

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