rel·ish (r l  sh)n. 1. An appetite for something; a strong appreciation or liking: a relish for luxury. 2. a. Hearty enjoyment; zest. See Synonyms at zest. b. Something that lends pleasure or zest. 3. a. A spicy or savory condiment or appetizer, such as chutney or olives. b. A condiment of chopped sweet pickle. 4. The flavor of a food, especially when appetizing. See Synonyms at taste. 5. A trace or suggestion of a pleasurable quality. v. rel·ished, rel·ish·ing, rel·ish·es v.tr. 1. To take keen or zestful pleasure in. 2. To enjoy the flavor of. 3. To give spice or flavor to. v.intr. To have a pleasing or distinctive taste. [Alteration of Middle English reles, taste, from Old French, something remaining, from relaissier, to leave behind; see release.] |
relishing - taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality; "cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most"Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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