zest

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

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Noun

1. The [[outer]] [[skin]] of a [[citrus]] [[fruit]], used as a [[flavour]]ing or [[garnish]].
2. General [[vibrance]] of flavour.
3. {{lb|en|by extension}} [[enthusiasm|Enthusiasm]]; [[keen]] enjoyment; exciting and interesting; [[relish]] or [[gusto]]; a state of being [[zesty]].
4. {{lb|en|rare}} The woody, thick skin enclosing the [[kernel]] of a [[walnut]].
5. {{lb|en|slang|LGBTQ|somewhat|derogatory}} State of being a [[flamboyant]] or [[effeminate]] [[homosexual]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|cooking}} To [[scrape]] the zest from a fruit.
2. To make more [[zesty]].

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