flavour
What tongue detects
Flavour is the British spelling of flavor.
The taste of something, or more precisely the combination of taste and smell that makes food distinctive: The soup had a rich, earthy flavour.
Extended to any distinctive quality or character: The town retains its medieval flavour.
In physics, flavour distinguishes types of quarks and leptons.
To flavour food is to add seasoning or enhance its taste.
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- likingPositive inclination toward
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- tasteFlavor perception ability
- predilectionPreexisting preference or bias
penchant · acquired · preference · partiality · inclination · affinity · choice · palate
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- fusionJoining into unity
umami · seasoning · palate · depth · complexity · balance · profile · pairing
Orchid pod extract
- almondEdible tree nut
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
rose · mint · coconut · maple · butterscotch · hazelnut · caramel · pistachio
Pleasing olfactory quality
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- scentAirborne odor detected
- noseOlfactory facial organ
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
whiff · pungency · redolence · olfactory · floral · woody · musky · smoky
sweet
Tasting of sugar
umami · savory · tangy · zesty · piquant · fruity · citrusy · nutty · earthy · mild
favorite
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predilection · penchant · acquired · preference · partiality · inclination · affinity · choice · palate
gourmet
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
fusion · umami · seasoning · palate · depth · complexity · balance · profile · pairing · infusion
vanilla
Orchid pod extract
- almondEdible tree nut
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
orange · rose · mint · coconut · maple · butterscotch · hazelnut · caramel · pistachio · strawberry
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
perfume · whiff · pungency · redolence · olfactory · floral · woody · musky · smoky · freshness
vanilla
Orchid pod extract
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- strawberryRed fruit, seeds outside
- mintAromatic culinary herb
lemon · cherry · grape · raspberry · mango · peach · banana · coconut · caramel · butterscotch
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
cardamom · cumin · cloves · nutmeg · paprika · saffron · peppercorn · coriander · fenugreek · anise
flavourblandness
Absence of distinctive qualities
tastelessness · insipidity · flatness · plainness · wateriness
flavourblandness
Absence of distinctive qualities
dullness · uniformity · sameness · homogeneity · monotony
- 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
flavor, flavoring, flavorful, flavors, flavored, flavorless, flavours, flavorsome, flavouring