1. Noun
A piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from such peel, used to give flavor to liquor, etc.
2. Noun
Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
3. Noun
The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut.
4. Verb
To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything.
5. Verb
To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine.
6. Noun
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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