flavor

flavor
fla|vor1 [ `fleıvər ] noun **
1. ) count the particular taste that a food or drink has:
a nutty/spicy/bitter flavor
a distinctive/delicate/subtle flavor
have a flavor: The drink has a strong citrus flavor.
give a flavor: Fresh ginger gives an eastern flavor to the dish.
a ) uncount a pleasant or strong taste:
This beer has no flavor.
add flavor: Add flavor to your meal by using more herbs and garlic.
2. ) singular or uncount a particular quality that is typical of something:
I enjoy painting anything that catches the flavor and mood of the country.
The novel had a distinctly Dickensian flavor.
a ) an idea of what something is like:
This selection of King's speeches provide a flavor of his passionate, African-American social gospel.
flavor of the month/week
someone or something that is very popular for only a short time:
As recently as twelve months ago, the issue was the political flavor of the month.
flavor
fla|vor 2 [ `fleıvər ] verb transitive
1. ) to add something to food or drink that changes its taste or gives it a particular taste:
At the bottom of the soufflé is a layer of banana flavored with rum.
2. ) to give a piece of art, writing, etc. a particular quality

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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