zest

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1. zest - Noun

2. zest - Verb

Meaning

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.

Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.

The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut.

To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything.

To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine.

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Add the chopped carrot, onion and celery, orange zest, bay leaf and the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring often until the vegetables are soft. Source: Internet

Add orange zest, cinnamon and chopped pecans. Source: Internet

Add 4 T of the fruit syrup, the remaining vanilla seeds, and the lemon zest, then whip to combine. Source: Internet

Add any flavorings, extracts, liquors or citrus zest and juice at this time, and beat well to combine. Source: Internet

Add dollops of cream to the top of the pie, and grate over some lime zest, for extra zing if you like. Source: Internet

Add the egg yolks one by one, and the orange zest. Source: Internet

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