Definitions
To enjoy or take great pleasure in something.
Word origin
The noun is derived from Late Middle English relese (“projection of a wall”), probably from Middle French relais or Old French relais (“projection of masonry at the base of a wall”), a specific use of reles, relais (“that which is left behind, remainder, residue”): see further at etymology 1. Doublet of release.
Used in a sentence
“Much pleasure we have lost while we abstained / From this delightful fruit, nor known till now / True relish, tasting.”
“The Caſe is the ſame if the Object, proper for exciting any Senſation, has never been apply'd to the Organ. A Laplander or Negro has no Notion of the reliſh of VVine.”
“I have a relish for moderate praise, because it bids fair to be judicious.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Enjoy something greatly”6 letters
02“Pickle condiment”6 letters
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