What do relish mean

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Etymology: Variant of relese, with assimilation to -ish. Webster Dictionary 0. Freebase 0. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary 0. Matched Categories Condiment. How to pronounce relish? Alex US English. David US English. Mark US English. Daniel British. Libby British. Mia British. Karen Australian. Hayley Australian. Natasha Australian. Veena Indian. Priya Indian. Regardless of the outcome, this is not the kind of political fight I relish. We were much alike in our tastes and habits, yet there was enough of difference between us to impart a relish to our friendship.

She had no wish to emulate, but neither did she relish feeling provincial, a chit, an outsider. After this he awoke much refreshed, and having obtained some rice from the native chief, ate a little with relish. Rice, the owner of the plantation, was a hot Southern sympathizer, but he did not relish his present company.

She did not relish hearing that Ethel wanted nothing but attention to be more than her equal, and she thought Richard mistaken. To have a pleasing taste. A pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate ; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing. Savor; quality; characteristic tinge. A taste for; liking; appetite ; fondness. 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.

A cooked or pickled sauce , usually made with vegetables or fruits , generally used as a condiment. In a wooden frame, the projection or shoulder at the side of, or around, a tenon , on a tenoned piece. To give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeable, to make appetizing. To taste or eat with pleasure, to like the flavor of; to take great pleasure in. He relishes their time together.