relish

Verb.

1. to savour or enjoy (an experience) to the full
2. to anticipate eagerly

Noun.

1. liking or enjoyment: he has an enormous relish for life
2. pleasurable anticipation: his early relish for a new challenge
3. an appetizing or spicy food, such as a pickle, added to a main dish to improve its flavour
4. a zestful quality: he tells stories with great relish [earlier reles aftertaste]

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