savorer

Variant of savor

savor definition

sa·vor (sā′vər)

noun

    1. that quality of a thing which acts on the sense of taste or of smell
    2. a particular taste or smell
  2. characteristic quality; distinctive property
  3. perceptible trace; tinge
  4. power to excite interest, zest, etc.
  5. Archaic repute

Etymology: ME < OFr savour < L sapor, akin to sapere: see sap

intransitive verb

  1. to have the particular taste, smell, or quality; smack (of)
  2. to show traces or signs (of) rudeness savoring of contempt

transitive verb

  1. to be the source of the flavor or scent of; season
  2. to taste or smell, esp. with relish
  3. to enjoy with appreciation; dwell on with delight
Brit. sp. savour sa′·vour

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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