Zest
WordNet
noun
(1) A tart spicy quality
(2) Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
verb
(3) Add herbs or spices to
WiktionaryText
Etymology
French zeste. Of unknown origin. The original meaning is 2. Meaning 1. ("enthusiasm") is metaphorical; confer to give a zest to, meaning "to add piquancy to", which can be done with a zest (meaning 2.).
Noun
- Enthusiasm.
- Auntie Mame had a real zest for life.
- The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring.
Verb
- To scrape the zest from a fruit
- To make more zesty
Noun
zest
- zest; the outer skin of a citrus fruit