n. 1. A pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing. [ 1913 Webster ] Much pleasure we have lost while we abstained
From this delightful fruit, nor known till now
True relish, tasting. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] When liberty is gone,
Life grows insipid, and has lost its relish. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Savor; quality; characteristic tinge. [ 1913 Webster ] It preserve some relish of old writing. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A taste for; liking; appetite; fondness. [ 1913 Webster ] A relish for whatever was excellent in arts. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ] I have a relish for moderate praise, because it bids fair to be judicious. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. 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. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Taste; savor; flavor; appetite; zest; gusto; liking; delight. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
