Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web

relishes

 - 2 dictionary results

rel⋅ish

[rel-ish]
–noun
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.
–verb (used with object)
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.
–verb (used without object)
11. to have taste or flavor.
12. to be agreeable.

Origin:
1520–30; alter. of ME reles aftertaste, scent < OF, var. of relais remainder, that left behind; see release


rel⋅ish⋅a⋅ble, adjective
rel⋅ish⋅ing⋅ly, adverb


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


1, 2. distaste, disfavor.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To relishes
rel·ish   (rěl'ĭsh)   
n.  
  1. An appetite for something; a strong appreciation or liking: a relish for luxury.

    1. Hearty enjoyment; zest. See Synonyms at zest.

    2. Something that lends pleasure or zest.

    3. A spicy or savory condiment or appetizer, such as chutney or olives.

    4. A condiment of chopped sweet pickle.

    1. A spicy or savory condiment or appetizer, such as chutney or olives.

    2. A condiment of chopped sweet pickle.

  2. The flavor of a food, especially when appetizing. See Synonyms at taste.

  3. 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.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see relishes on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us: