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zest
noun
Lively enjoyment or enthusiasm for something.
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noun
The colored outer layer of a citrus peel, used for its aroma or flavor.
A little lemon zest scented the biscuit dough.
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The Bell That Rang at Low Tide · paragraph 6SEE IT IN USE
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She returned to rehearsals with fresh zest after hearing the new arrangement.
The children's zest for guarding the next crop faded after an hour in the sun.
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