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: October 18, 2024
\ZEST\ noun
What It Means
Zest refers to an enjoyably exciting quality, or to keen enjoyment itself. In culinary use, zest refers to small pieces of the peel of a lemon, lime, orange, or other citrus fruit used as flavoring.
// His humor added zest to the presentation's admittedly dry material.
// The couple has a zest for travel and adventure.
// Lime zest adds a burst of brightness to the dessert's rich flavor.
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