zests
Dictionary
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.
- The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
verb
- To scrape the zest from a fruit.
- To make more zesty.
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