relish

noun

1. distinctive or characteristic flavor: a relish of garlic in the stew
2. a trace or touch (of some quality); hint or suggestion: a relish of malice in his action
3. an appetizing flavor; pleasing taste
4. 1. pleasure; enjoyment; zest: to listen with relish
   2. liking or craving: showing little relish for the task
5. anything that gives pleasure, zest, or enjoyment; attractive quality
6. 1. any of a variety of foods, as pickles, olives, piccalilli, or raw vegetables, served with a meal to add flavor or as an appetizer
   2. a pickled condiment, as for use on hot dogs or hamburgers, usually consisting of finely chopped pickled cucumbers with spices, sugar, vinegar, etc.

transitive verb

1. Now Rare to give flavor
2. to enjoy; like

intransitive verb

1. to taste or have the flavor (of something)
2. to have a pleasing taste