Definition of zest Zest

/zɛˈst/ - [zest] - zest

We found 15 definitions of zest from 6 different sources.

What does zest mean?

Verb zests, zesting, zested
zest - add herbs or spices to
		spice, spice up
		flavor, flavour, season make fit; "This trip will season even the hardiest traveller"
		cookery, cooking, preparation the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"
		ginger add ginger to in order to add flavor; "ginger the soup"
		pepper attack and bombard with or as if with missiles; "pelt the speaker with questions"

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zest (Noun)
The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
zest (Noun)
Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
zest (Noun)
The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
zest (Verb)
To scrape the zest from a fruit.
zest (Verb)
To make more zesty.

zest (n.)
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.
zest (n.)
Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
zest (n.)
The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut.
zest (v. t.)
To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything.
zest (v. t.)
To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine.

ingredient
Zest is the outer skin of citrus fruit, known botanically as the exocarp. It is often used to add strong flavor to foods. Zest has become a synonym for spice, strong flavor or interesting taste.

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