"relish" Definition

Definitions for the word "relish" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. v. t.
To taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of; to partake of with gratification; hence, to enjoy; to be pleased with or gratified by; to experience pleasure from; as, to relish food.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
To give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeably.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. i.
To have a pleasing or appetizing taste; to give gratification; to have a flavor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
A pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
Savor; quality; characteristic tinge.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
A taste for; liking; appetite; fondness.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
That which is used to impart a flavor; specifically, something taken with food to render it more palatable or to stimulate the appetite; a condiment.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
The projection or shoulder at the side of, or around, a tenon, on a tenoned piece.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
1 (often foll. By for) great liking or enjoyment. 2 a appetizing flavour. B attractive quality. 3 condiment eaten with plainer food to add flavour. 4 (foll. By of) distinctive taste or tinge. v. 1 get pleasure out of; enjoy greatly. 2 anticipate with pleasure.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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