zest - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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great enthusiasm and energy

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they campaigned with zest and intelligence

she had a great zest for life

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(noun)

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the outer coloured part of the peel of citrus fruit, used as flavouring

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add 3 tablespoons of lemon zest

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(verb)

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scrape off the outer coloured part of the peel of (a piece of citrus fruit) for use as flavouring

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zest the orange and lemon, taking care to discard all of the white pith