saporous

adjective

sap·​o·​rous
ˈsapərəs
: of, relating to, or capable of exciting the sensation of taste : having flavor
especially : agreeable in taste

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin saporosus, from Latin sapor savor + -osus -ose

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“Saporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saporous. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.

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