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relish

/ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A condiment made from chopped pickled vegetables, fruits, or a mixture of both.

    - "She added a spoonful of relish to her hamburger."
    - "The relish tray was filled with various pickled vegetables."
  • verb

    To enjoy something with great pleasure and delight.

    - "He relished every bite of the delicious cake."
    - "She relished the opportunity to travel around the world."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with relish
mish , dish , wish
Variants
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relish , relishes , relishable , relished , relishing
Etymology
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From Middle English relishen, from relish, from Old French relisir, relisher ‘taste again,’ from re- ‘again’ + lisir ‘taste.’


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  1. The world's largest relish jar is located in Monroeville, Ohio, and holds over 3,000 gallons of relish.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'relish' in English was in the 14th century.

  3. Relish was originally used to describe the act of tasting food or wine again to appreciate its flavors.


Related Concepts
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  1. condiment: A sauce, seasoning, or other preparation, typically served with food.

  2. pickle: A food preserved in an brine, vinegar, or other solution and left to ferment.


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In American cuisine, relish is often served as an accompaniment to sandwiches, hot dogs, and hamburgers. It is also used as a topping for deviled eggs and potato salad. In literature, relish is used figuratively to describe someone's enjoyment or appreciation for something.

How to Memorize "relish"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a plate of sandwiches or hot dogs with various colorful relishes on top. Visualize the texture and appearance of the relish.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'relish' with the enjoyment and pleasure of eating a delicious meal or food.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Relish the moment' to remember the meaning of the word 'relish' as enjoying something with great pleasure.


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