Turkish pronunciation
zestSynonyms
gusto,
spice,
relish,
tang,
bite,
body,
charm,
flavoring,
ginger,
guts,
interest,
kick,
nip,
piquancy,
punchPronunciation
/ˈzest/ /ˈzɛst/
Etymology
[ 'zest ] (noun.) circa 1674. French zeste. Of unknown origin. The original meaning is 2. Meaning 1. ("enthusiasm") is metaphorical; confer to give a zest to, meaning "to add piquancy to", which can be done with a zest (meaning 2.).