flavor

Meanings

• noun

  The distinct taste and smell of a food or drink.

  - "The chocolate cake had a rich, delicious flavor."
  - "The chef added various herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of the dish."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfleɪvɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flavor
havior , quaver , savor , lavender , rave-and-rave-on-and-on-and-on

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Variants

List of all variants of flavor that leads to same result
flavor , flavorful , flavorfully , flavorless , flavors , flavorsome , flavored , flavoring , flavour , flavoured , flavouring , flavours

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'flavor' comes from the Latin word 'flavus', which means yellow. In ancient times, it was believed that the yellow color of certain spices and herbs indicated their taste-enhancing properties.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that humans can taste only five basic flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (savory)?

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Related Concepts

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1. Taste: Flavor is a combination of taste and smell. Taste refers to the sensations we experience when food or drink comes into contact with our taste buds.

2. Aroma: Aroma is the smell or scent associated with food or drink. Together, taste and aroma create the overall flavor experience.

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Culture

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Flavor plays a significant role in various cultures around the world. For instance, in India, the use of spices and herbs to add flavor to food is an essential part of their culinary tradition. In Italy, olive oil is used to enhance the flavors of pasta dishes.

How to Memorize "flavor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gourmet chef preparing a delicious meal. Visualize the different herbs and spices he adds to the dish to enhance its flavor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flavor' with 'delicious' or 'tasty'. This will help you remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'F-L-A-V-O-R' stands for 'Fantastic, Luscious, Aromatic, Velvety, Outstanding, Rich, and Tempting'.

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