"He paused in relish of the memory."
Chapter 2, page 21, Penguin Books Ltd.
dictionary.com says
noun | 1. | liking or enjoyment of the taste of something. |
| 2. | pleasurable appreciation of anything; liking: He has no relish for obscene jokes. |
| 3. | Cookery. | a. | something savory or appetizing added to a meal, as pickles or olives. | | b. | a sweet pickle made of various vegetables, usually chopped or minced. | | c. | an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. | |
| 4. | a pleasing or appetizing flavor. |
| 5. | a pleasing or enjoyable quality. |
| 7. | a smack, trace, or touch of something. |
–verb (used with object) | 8. | to take pleasure in; like; enjoy: I don't relish the long drive home. |
| 9. | to make pleasing to the taste. |
| 10. | to like the taste of. |
The meaning of this word in the context its in means to relive the memory maybe in its glee and enjoy it.
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