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Zest \Zest\ (z[e^]st), n. [F. zeste, probably fr. L. schistos
split, cleft, divided, Gr. ?, from ? to split, cleave. Cf.
{Schism}.]
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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.
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2. Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste,
or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment;
relish; gusto.
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Almighty Vanity! to thee they owe
Their zest of pleasure, and their balm of woe.
--Young.
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Liberality of disposition and conduct gives the
highest zest and relish to social intercourse.
--Gogan.
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3. The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut.
[Obs.]
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Zest \Zest\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Zested}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Zesting}.]
1. To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon,
etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything.
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2. To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or
relish of; as, to zest wine. --Gibber.
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