flavor
What tongues detect
Flavor is the distinctive taste of something, the sensation produced when food or drink meets the tongue and nose: The soup had a rich, savory flavor.
Extended, flavor means a characteristic quality or style: The neighborhood has an old-world flavor.
In physics, flavor distinguishes types of quarks and leptons.
To flavor something is to add taste to it.
Flavors can be literal (vanilla, chocolate) or figurative (flavors of political conservatism).
Airborne odor detected
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- noseOlfactory facial organ
- essenceFundamental nature of something
aromatic · smoky · floral · citrusy · herbal · earthy · fruity · nutty
Side-facing outline
- noteShort written record
- hintIndirect suggestion
- undertoneSubdued background quality
- overtoneSubsidiary meaning or harmonic
essence · quality · dimension · layer · depth · finish · accent · nuance
Plant-derived food flavoring
- herbFlavorful or medicinal plant
- saltSodium chloride compound
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
cinnamon · nutmeg · basil · oregano · thyme · rosemary · cumin · paprika
Transferred thermal energy
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- capsaicinChili heat compound
cayenne · sriracha · wasabi · horseradish · mustard · ginger · peppery · fiery
Containing much sweetener
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
molasses · maple · saccharine · cloying · candied · fruity · nectarous · treacly
Relating to an area
- ethnicOf a cultural group
- fusionJoining into unity
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- authenticVerified as original
gastronomy · culinary · local · homestyle · rustic · exotic · gourmet · street food
palate
Oral cavity ceiling
sour · bitter · salty · umami · tangy · zesty · piquant · aftertaste · mouthfeel · delectable
scent
Airborne odor detected
essence · aromatic · smoky · floral · citrusy · herbal · earthy · fruity · nutty · woody
profile
Side-facing outline
overtone · essence · quality · dimension · layer · depth · finish · accent · nuance · subtlety
spice
Plant-derived food flavoring
garlic · cinnamon · nutmeg · basil · oregano · thyme · rosemary · cumin · paprika · turmeric
heat
Transferred thermal energy
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
capsaicin · cayenne · sriracha · wasabi · horseradish · mustard · ginger · peppery · fiery · burn
sugary
Containing much sweetener
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- caramelCooked sugar confection
vanilla · molasses · maple · saccharine · cloying · candied · fruity · nectarous · treacly · butterscotch
regional
Relating to an area
- ethnicOf a cultural group
- fusionJoining into unity
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
authentic · gastronomy · culinary · local · homestyle · rustic · exotic · gourmet · street food · comfort food
- cookingbaking, chop, boiling, dice, mince
- diningrestaurant, menu, waiter, servers, waitress
- food termsprotein, carbohydrate, fat, taste, fiber
- tastebitter, salty, taste, sour, sweet
- culinary artsaroma, seasoning, sauce, roasting, presentation
- gastronomygastronomy, gourmet food, fine dining, tasting menu, degustation
flavorblandness
Absence of distinctive qualities
tastelessness · insipidity · flatness · flavorlessness · blankness
flavorblandness
Absence of distinctive qualities
genericness · ordinariness · standard · sameness · classic
flavormawkishness
Exaggerated, insincere sentimentality
unpalatability · distastefulness · repulsiveness · dislike · foulness
- flavor enhancerSubstance improving taste
- flavor of the monthPassing popular preference
- flavor of the weekBrief trend or interest
- earthy flavorsTastes reminiscent of soil
- artificial flavoringSynthesized taste compound
- artificial flavorsChemically synthesized taste compounds
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