flavor
Translation
flavour, taste, savour
Examples
This soup has a wonderful flavor.
This soup has a wonderful flavour.
What flavor of ice cream do you want?
What flavour of ice cream do you want?
The story has a historical flavor.
The story has a historical flavour.
Grammar Patterns
((a flavour)) a specific type of taste What flavour of ice cream do you want?
((flavour)) the general quality of taste This soup has a wonderful flavour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: taste, savour, aroma, essence
Etymology
From Old French 'flaor', meaning 'smell, odour'. Related to Latin 'flare' (to blow).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'flow' of air that carries a smell or 'flavour' to your nose. Note the British spelling is 'flavour'.