Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- transitive verb Chiefly Brit. same as
flavor , v. and n..
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The quality produced by the sensation of
taste . - noun A substance used to produce a taste.
Flavouring . - noun A variety of tastes attributed to an object.
- noun The characteristic quality of something.
- noun informal A kind or type.
- noun In physics, a term used to name the six types of
quarks (top ,bottom ,strange ,charmed ,up , anddown ) or three types ofleptons (electron ,muon , andtauon ). - verb transitive To add
flavouring to something.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
- noun (physics) the six kinds of quarks
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- verb lend flavor to
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Examples
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This leg of lamb was cooked off the bone, unlike traditional methods, but the potential loss in flavour is more than made up for with a black olive and fresh oregano rub inside and out.
Archive 2009-01-01 Sarah 2009
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This leg of lamb was cooked off the bone, unlike traditional methods, but the potential loss in flavour is more than made up for with a black olive and fresh oregano rub inside and out.
By the Spanish Sea Sarah 2009
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She wanted something that would act as a catalyst to change within the dish, what she calls a "flavour bomb."
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Signe Langford 2011
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Drink from the right glass - all the depth and complexity of what we call flavour actually comes from the aroma rather than the taste of food and drink.
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Cream cheese frosting with pineapple flavour is my favourite.
Flirty Aprons’ Frosted Cupcake Apron, reviewed - and a giveaway! | Baking Bites 2010
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Marinating it over night for even more flavour is a good idea! alice on
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The best wines, I have tasted, are characterized by intensity and depth and there is a feeling that these wines are very big in flavour and character with pronounced fruit and sweetness.
A very good vintage indeed Will Lyons 2010
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This dish may be simple but full in flavour and perfect for any special occasion.
Easy Recipe for Roast Rack of Lamb with Red Wine Sauce (Αρνίσια Παϊδάκια με Σάλτσα Κόκκινου Κρασιού) Laurie Constantino 2009
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My favourite frosting flavour is definitely chocolate .. the darker and more intense, the better!
Flirty Aprons’ Frosted Cupcake Apron, reviewed - and a giveaway! | Baking Bites 2010
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Good day and love that apron!! im an upcoming cake decorator starting my home based company soon and would absolutely with no doubt wear that apron with pride!!! to pick one flavour is hard but I will wing it.
Flirty Aprons’ Frosted Cupcake Apron, reviewed - and a giveaway! | Baking Bites 2010
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