zestful

Variant of zest

zest definition

zest (zest)

noun

  1. a usually thin piece of orange peel or lemon peel used as flavoring
  2. something that gives flavor, relish, or piquancy
  3. stimulating or exciting quality
  4. keen enjoyment; gusto: often with for a zest for life

Etymology: Fr zeste, partition membrane in a nut, hence piece of orange or orange peel used to give piquancy

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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