what is the meaning of zest?

Answer 1

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
3 : keen enjoyment : RELISH, GUSTO
- zest·ful /-f&l/ adjective
- zest·ful·ly /-f&-lE/ adverb
- zest·ful·ness noun
- zest·less /-l&s/ adjective

Answer 2

Function: noun Etymology: obsolete French (now zeste), orange or lemon peel (used as flavoring) Date: circa 1674 1 : a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring 2 : an enjoyably exciting quality : piquancy 3 : keen enjoyment : relish , gusto

Answer 3

Zest can also mean the thin scrapings from a citrus peel. Such as lime zest...or lemon zest. Just the outer part though. Don't scrape into the white area of the peel, it's bitter.

Answer 4

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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

3 : keen enjoyment : RELISH, GUSTO

Answer 5

Zest - outstanding/interesting/vibrant characteristic as in Alexander the Great had a zest to conquer the known world.

-Aski

Answer 6

zest
–noun
1. keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto.
2. an agreeable or piquant flavor imparted to something.
3. anything added to impart flavor, enhance one's appreciation, etc.
4. piquancy; interest; charm.
5. liveliness or energy; animating spirit.
6. the peel, esp. the thin outer peel, of a citrus fruit used for flavoring: lemon zest.
–verb (used with object)
7. to give zest, relish, or piquancy to.
[Origin: 1665–75; < F zest (now zeste) orange or lemon peel used for flavoring < ?]

Answer 7

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