Flavour: meaning, definitions and examples

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flavour

 

[ หˆfleษชvษ™ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

taste

The distinctive taste of a food or drink, determined by the senses of taste and smell. Flavour is a combination of several factors, including aroma, texture, and temperature.

Synonyms

aroma, essence, savor, taste

Examples of usage

  • The ice cream had a rich and creamy flavour.
  • She added some spices to enhance the flavour of the soup.
  • The wine had a fruity flavour with hints of oak and vanilla.
Context #2 | Verb

cooking

To add a particular taste or quality to food or drink. Flavouring can be done with spices, herbs, or other ingredients.

Synonyms

aromatize, infuse, season, spice

Examples of usage

  • She flavoured the salad with a zesty vinaigrette dressing.
  • He prefers to flavour his tea with a hint of honey.
  • The chef used various herbs to flavour the sauce.

Translations

Translations of the word "flavour" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sabor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschmack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saveur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูƒู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ณ้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bragรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sabor

Etymology

The word 'flavour' originated from the Latin term 'flavorem,' which means 'taste' or 'smell.' It has been used in the English language since the 14th century, evolving to represent the unique taste or quality of food and beverages. The concept of flavour has played a significant role in culinary arts and food appreciation throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,946, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.