Aperitive

/æˈpɛrɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Serving to stimulate the appetite or open the appetite for food.

Etymology

From Latin 'aperitivus,' derived from 'aperire' (to open). Related to aperitif but used as an adjective.

Kelly Says

Aperitive flavors—think lemon, bitter herbs, and sparkling sensations—literally trigger your mouth's sensory receptors in ways that make you hungry.

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