The distinctive taste of food or drink, or a particular quality that gives something its character. British spelling of the American 'flavor.'
From Old French 'flaor' (modern 'fleur'), ultimately from Latin 'flatus' meaning 'a blowing' or 'breath.' The connection to taste developed from the idea that flavor comes from aromatic vapors reaching the nose.
What we call 'flavor' is actually about 80% smell rather than taste - our taste buds can only detect five basic tastes, while our nose can distinguish thousands of different aromas. The word literally means 'breath,' reflecting this deep connection between scent and flavor.
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