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  1. 1. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. a tart spicy quality Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. add herbs or spices to Source: wordnet
  9. 9. 1. 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. 2. Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto. Almighty Vanity! to thee they owe Their zest of pleasure, and their balm of woe. Young. Liberality of disposition and conduct gives the highest zest and relish to social intercourse. Gogan. 3. The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut. [Obs.] 1. To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything. 2. To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine. Gibber. Source: webster
  10. 10. n:100 v. add herbs or spices to Source: ecdict

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