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Uncommonzest
The correct spelling is zest.
How to pronounce zest
/zɛst/
nounIPA: /zɛst/
Say it like: Zes-t
The correct spelling is zest. The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish. For example: "The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish."
Usage Examples
“The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish.”
“I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
- 2.General vibrance of flavour.
- 3.(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
- 4.The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
verb
- 1.To scrape the zest from a fruit.
- 2.To make more zesty.
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