sapid

adjective

sap·id ˈsa-pəd

: having flavor : flavorful

archaic : agreeable to the mind

sapidity

sa-ˈpi-də-tē

noun archaic

Etymology

Latin sapidus tasty, from sapere to taste — more at sage

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sapid was in 1623

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“Sapid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sapid. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.

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sapid

adjective

sap·id ˈsap-əd

: affecting the organs of taste : possessing flavor and especially a strong agreeable flavor

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