/ Dictionary / Index R relish: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: rel•ish Pronunciation: (rel'ish), [key] — n. liking or enjoyment of the taste of something. pleasurable appreciation of anything; liking: He has no relish for obscene jokes. something savory or appetizing added to a meal, as pickles or olives. a sweet pickle made of various vegetables, usually chopped or minced. an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. a pleasing or appetizing flavor. a pleasing or enjoyable quality. a taste or flavor. a smack, trace, or touch of something. —v.t. to take pleasure in; like; enjoy: I don't relish the long drive home. to make pleasing to the taste. to like the taste of. —v.i. to have taste or flavor. to be agreeable. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: relish (Thesaurus) reliquiae relive Related Content Daily Word Quiz: vertigo Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language