RELISH


Meaning of RELISH in English

— relishable , adj. — relishingly , adv.

/rel"ish/ , n.

1. liking or enjoyment of the taste of something.

2. pleasurable appreciation of anything; liking: He has no relish for obscene jokes.

3. Cookery.

a. something savory or appetizing added to a meal, as pickles or olives.

b. a sweet pickle made of various vegetables, usually chopped or minced.

c. an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre.

4. a pleasing or appetizing flavor.

5. a pleasing or enjoyable quality.

6. a taste or flavor.

7. a smack, trace, or touch of something.

v.t.

8. to take pleasure in; like; enjoy: I don't relish the long drive home.

9. to make pleasing to the taste.

10. to like the taste of.

v.i.

11. to have taste or flavor.

12. to be agreeable.

[ 1520-30; alter. of ME reles aftertaste, scent relais remainder, that left behind; see RELEASE ]

Syn. 1, 2. gusto, zest. 2. inclination, partiality, predilection, preference. 3. condiment, appetizer. 6. savor. 8. appreciate.

Ant. 1, 2. distaste, disfavor.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .