sapor

[ sey-per, -pawr ]
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noun
  1. the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.

Origin of sapor

1
From Latin, dating back to 1470–80; see origin at savor
  • Also British, sa·pour .

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sapor

/ (ˈseɪpɔː, -pə) /


noun
  1. rare the quality in a substance that is perceived by the sense of taste; flavour

Origin of sapor

1
C15: from Latin: savour

Derived forms of sapor

  • saporific or saporous, adjective

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