Associations to the word «Zest»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

ZEST, noun. Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment.
ZEST, noun. A tart spicy quality.
ZEST, verb. Add herbs or spices to.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope