Flavor ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Flavor ( noun )

1. The taste of something, especially as it is perceived in the mouth and not as it is registered by the nose.
2. The particular taste of a food or drink, especially one that is characteristic of it.
3. The smell or taste of a particular food or drink.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french flaour, from latin flavor "smell, taste", from flare "to smell".

Examples:

1. The ice cream had a vanilla flavor.
2. The soup had a strong flavor of garlic.
3. He couldn't taste the flavor of the food because of his cold.
4. She added some lemon flavor to the cake.
5. The wine had a rich flavor of berries.

(As a verb)

Flavor ( verb )

1. The taste of something, especially as it is perceived in the mouth and not as it is registered by the nose.
2. The particular taste of a food or drink, especially one that is characteristic of it.
3. The smell or taste of a particular food or drink.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french flaour, from latin flavor "smell, taste", from flare "to smell".

Examples:

1. The ice cream had a vanilla flavor.
2. The soup had a strong flavor of garlic.
3. He couldn't taste the flavor of the food because of his cold.
4. She added some lemon flavor to the cake.
5. The wine had a rich flavor of berries.