zest

1. (countable, uncountable)The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.

   The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish.

   Würze, Zeste

   це́драcédra

   цедраcedra

2. (countable, uncountable)General vibrance of flavour.

   I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling.

3. (broadly, countable, uncountable)Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; exciting and interesting; relish or gusto; a state of being zesty.

   Auntie Mame had a real zest for life.

   Lust, Freude, Begeisterung

   запалzapal, завзяттяzavzjattja, потягpotjah

4. (countable, rare, uncountable)The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.

5. (countable, derogatory, slang, uncountable)State of being a flamboyant or effeminate homosexual.

1. Her disappearance gave zest to the mystery.

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2. Louis seemed to lose her zest for interaction.

   deLouis schien ihre Umgangsfreude zu verlieren.

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3. Ziri added some zest to the medlar jelly.

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4. Put some dill and lime zest on the salmon.

   deEtwas Dill und Limettenschale auf den Lachs geben.

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5. She added a hint of lemon zest to the cake batter.

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