flavor
flavor Lexical Profile
flavor Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
"The artisanal ice cream has a remarkably strong vanilla flavor."
A distinctive quality, style, or atmosphere.
"The architectural renovations helped the neighborhood retain its historic flavor."
A particular type or variety of something, especially in computing or commercial products.
"Linux comes in many different flavors to suit various user needs and technical requirements."
• verb
To alter or enhance the taste of food or drink by adding a particular ingredient.
"She decided to flavor the soup with a pinch of nutmeg and fresh thyme."
To give a distinctive quality, character, or atmosphere to something.
"His recounting of the historical event was heavily flavored with personal bias."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British English, the word is standardly spelled 'flavour'.
• Rhymes for flavor
Word Origin & Etymology
Late Middle English (originally denoting a smell or odor): from Old French 'flaour', perhaps from a Vulgar Latin word meaning 'odor', ultimately from Latin 'flatus' (blowing).
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