Relish Definition
rĕlĭsh
relished, relishes, relishing
noun
relishes
Distinctive or characteristic flavor.
A relish of garlic in the stew.
Webster's New World
Pleasure; enjoyment; zest.
To listen with relish.
Webster's New World
Anything that gives pleasure, zest, or enjoyment; attractive quality.
Webster's New World
Liking or craving.
Showing little relish for the task.
Webster's New World
A trace or touch (of some quality); hint or suggestion.
A relish of malice in his action.
Webster's New World
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verb
relished, relishes, relishing
To taste or have the flavor (of something)
Webster's New World
To take keen pleasure in; enjoy fully.
Relished every minute of their vacation.
American Heritage
To give flavor.
Webster's New World
To enjoy; like.
Webster's New World
To be pleased with or look forward to.
I don't relish speaking with that student's parents about his behavior.
American Heritage
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Origin of Relish
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Alteration of Middle English reles taste from Old French something remaining from relaissier to leave behind release
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Variant of relese, with assimilation to -ish.
From Wiktionary
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