ˈrelɪʃ n. & v. --n. 1 (often foll. by for) a
great liking or enjoyment. b keen or
pleasurable longing (had no relish
for travelling). 2 a an
appetizing flavour. b an
attractive quality (fishing loses
its relish in winter). 3 a
condiment eaten
with plainer
food to
add flavour,
esp. a
piquant sauce,
pickle, etc. 4 (foll. by of) a
distinctive taste or
tinge. --v.tr. 1 a
get pleasure out of;
enjoy greatly. b
look forward to,
anticipate with pleasure (did
not relish
what lay
before her). 2 add relish to. øørelishable adj. [alt. (with assim. to -ISH(2)) of obs. reles f. OF reles, relais
remainder f. relaisser: see RELEASE]