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zest in Dutch

zest in Dutch is geraspte citrusschil — zest means the outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.

zest in Dutch

geraspte citrusschil
noun
The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.

What does "zest" mean?

  1. noun The outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.
    "Add the zest of one lemon to the batter."
  2. noun Great enthusiasm and enjoyment.
    "He tackled every new project with real zest."
  3. verb To remove the zest from a piece of citrus fruit.
    "Zest the lime before you juice it."
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zest in a sentence

  • Add the zest of one lemon to the batter.
  • She grated some orange zest over the cake as a garnish.
  • He tackled every new project with real zest.
  • Her zest for life was infectious.

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What is "zest" in Dutch?

"zest" in Dutch is geraspte citrusschil. zest means: The outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.

How do you use "zest" in a sentence?

Example: "Add the zest of one lemon to the batter." In Dutch, "zest" is geraspte citrusschil.

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