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ZESTS
Noun
zests
plural of zest
Verb
zests
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of zest
Source: Wiktionary
ZEST
Zest, n. Etym: [F. zeste, probably fr. L. schistos split, cleft, divided, Gr. Schism.]
1. 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. Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto. Almighty Vanity! to thee they owe Their zest of pleasure, and their balm of woe. Young. Liberality of disposition and conduct gives the highest zest and relish to social intercourse. Gogan.
3. The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut. [Obs.]
Zest, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Zested; p. pr. & vb. n. Zesting.]
1. To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything.
2. To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine. Gibber.
ZEST
Zest, n. Etym: [F. zeste, probably fr. L. schistos split, cleft, divided, Gr. Schism.]
1. 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. Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto. Almighty Vanity! to thee they owe Their zest of pleasure, and their balm of woe. Young. Liberality of disposition and conduct gives the highest zest and relish to social intercourse. Gogan.
3. The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut. [Obs.]
Zest, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Zested; p. pr. & vb. n. Zesting.]
1. To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything.
2. To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine. Gibber.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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