zest
zest
noun
The colourful outer skin of citrus fruit, used for flavouring food.
"Grate the lemon zest into the cake mixture."
noun
Great enthusiasm, energy, and enjoyment for life or an activity.
"She approached life with incredible zest."
verb
To remove the colourful outer peel from a citrus fruit.
"Zest the lime carefully before juicing it."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: zestfulness, relish, gusto, spice, spice up, piquance, piquancy, nip, tang, piquantness, tanginess