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