Definitions of savour
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the taste experience when a savory condiment is taken into the mouth
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types:
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lemon
a distinctive tart flavor characteristic of lemons
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vanilla
a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans
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type of:
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gustatory perception, gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception, taste sensation
the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
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lemon
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have flavor; taste of something
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give taste to
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taste appreciatively
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derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
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