Relish

Relish / verb :

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The origins (etymology) of this word are long, dating back to the Latin ' relaxare ' (which means to loosen, or stretch out), followed by the Old French ' relais ' (which means something that is left behind). Understanding these two origin words helps to understand why relish is both a food condiment and a verb.

To relish food, means to reduce the food down to small portions (the remains of the food), in order to relax and preserve the flavor for a longer duration than normal.

To relish something means you are enjoying what remains of something that you just experienced, or something you are continuing to experience.

Examples may include: “I relished the idea my sworn enemy had to clean bathrooms for a week!” or “He's relishing that victory sandwich!” or “Leamo relishes the feeling of flight every time she takes Red out for a spin!”

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