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Noun: relish  re-lish
  1. Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
    "He attacked the meal with relish";
    - gusto, zest, zestfulness
     
  2. Spicy or savoury condiment
    "He added a dollop of pickle relish to his hot dog"
     
  3. The taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
    "He closed his eyes to fully relish the rich chocolate dessert";
    - flavor [US], flavour [Brit, Cdn], sapidity, savor [US], savour [Brit, Cdn], smack, nip, tang
Verb: relish  re-lish
  1. Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
    "She relished her fame and basked in her glory";
    - enjoy, bask, savor [US], savour [Brit, Cdn], love

Derived forms: relished, relishes, relishing

Type of: condiment, enjoyment, enthusiasm, experience, feel, gustatory perception, gustatory sensation, like, taste, taste perception, taste sensation

Encyclopedia: Relish