zest
Pronunciation:
/zɛst/noun
Definitions
The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
Example: The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish.
General vibrance of flavour.
Example: I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling.
(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
verb
Definitions
To scrape the zest from a fruit.
To make more zesty.