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   rel·ish

   /ˈreliSH/

   noun

   • 1. great enjoyment: "she swigged a mouthful of wine with relish"
   • ▪ liking for or pleasurable anticipation of something: "I was appointed to a position for which I had little relish" Similar enjoymentgustodelightpleasuregleerapturesatisfactioncontentmentcontentednessgratificationhappinessexhilarationexcitementtitillationappreciationlikingfondnessenthusiasmappetitezesthumorous:delectationOpposite dislike
   • 2. a condiment eaten with plain food to add flavor: "use salsa as a relish with grilled meat or fish" Similar condimentaccompanimentsaucedressingflavoringseasoningdip
   • 3. an appetizing flavor: archaic "the tired glutton finds no relish in the sweetest meat"
   • ▪ a distinctive taste or tinge: "the relish of wine"

   verb

   • 1. enjoy greatly: "he was relishing his moment of glory" Similar enjoydelight inlovelikeadorebe pleased bytake pleasure inrejoice inappreciatesavorrevel inluxuriate inglory ingloat overfeel self-satisfied aboutcrow aboutinformal:get a kick out ofget a thrill out ofOpposite dislike
   • ▪ be pleased by or about: "I don't relish the thought of waiting on an invalid for the next few months" Similar look forward tofancyanticipate with pleasureawait with pleasurelick one's lips overbe unable to wait forcount the days untillong forhope forOpposite dread
   • 2. make pleasant to the taste; add relish to: archaic "I have also a novel to relish my wine"

   Word Origin Middle English: alteration of obsolete reles, from Old French reles ‘remainder’, from relaisser ‘to release’. The early noun sense was ‘odor, taste’ giving rise to ‘appetizing flavor, piquant taste’ (mid 17th century), and hence relish (sense 2 of the noun) (late 18th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. relishable adjective

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › relishRelish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The verb relish means to enjoy something immensely. You may relish eating the relish on your hotdog, or you may relish taking an afternoon nap. The word relish has been around since the 16th century and comes to us from the French, who are pretty good at indulging and savoring.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRELISH definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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   noun. 1. distinctive or characteristic flavor. a relish of garlic in the stew. 2. a trace or touch (of some quality); hint or suggestion. a relish of malice in his action. 3. an appetizing flavor; pleasing taste.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of relish – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Noun. RELISH definition: 1. to enjoy something: 2. enjoyment: 3. a sauce that you put on food to give it more taste. Learn more.

5. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › RelishRelish - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   A relish is a cooked, chopped, or pickled vegetable or fruit. Origin and use. Relish originated in India, [1] and has spread worldwide. Although it is used as an ingredient in many different dishes in India, it is mainly used as a condiment in most other countries. This use has made it one of the world's largest selling condiments. [2] .

6. www.tagalog-dictionary.com › searchRelish Meaning - Tagalog Dictionary

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   1. a good flavor, pleasant taste: linamnam, sarap, kasarapan. 2. liking, appetite: gana, pagkakagana, gusto, pagkakagusto. 3. something to add flavor to food: pampalasa, pampasarap. v. to like the taste of: magkagusto, magustuhan, maibigan. » synonyms and related words: appetite. n. 1. a relish for food or drink: gana.