As a noun, enjoyment or pleasure derived from something, or a condiment made from chopped vegetables. As a verb, to enjoy greatly or take pleasure in something.
From Old French 'reles' meaning 'remainder' or 'aftertaste,' from 'relaisser' meaning 'to leave behind.' The sense evolved from 'aftertaste' to 'flavor' to 'enjoyment,' with the condiment meaning developing from the idea of adding flavor.
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