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   Zest (zĕst), n. [F. zeste, probably fr. L. schistos split, cleft, divided, Gr. , from  to split, cleave.  Cf. Schism.]
   
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   1. A piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from such peel, used to give flavor to liquor, etc.
   
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   2. Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
   
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   Almighty Vanity! to thee they owe
   
   Their zest of pleasure, and their balm of woe. Young.
   
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   Liberality of disposition and conduct gives the highest zest and relish to social intercourse. Gogan.
   
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   3. The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut.  [Obs.]
   
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   Zest, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Zested; p. pr. & vb. n. Zesting.]
   1. To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything.
   
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   2. To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, “to zest wine”.  Gibber.
   
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