zest
[ zest ]
/ zɛst /
noun
verb (used with object)
to give zest, relish, or piquancy to.
Origin of zest
1665–75; < French
zest (now
zeste) orange or lemon peel used for flavoring < ?
OTHER WORDS FROM zest
zest·less, adjectiveWords nearby zest
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British Dictionary definitions for zest
zest
/ (zɛst) /
noun
invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment
a zest for living
added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy
her presence gave zest to the occasion
something added to give flavour or relish
the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc
verb
(tr)
to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to
Derived forms of zest
Word Origin for zest
C17: from French
zeste peel of citrus fruits used as flavouring, of unknown origin