maku — meaning in English
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English meaning
- flavor noun (American spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink.
- palatal adjective Relating to the palate, the roof of the mouth.
- palate noun The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
- savour noun A distinctive taste, smell, or quality that something has.
- tang noun A sharp, distinctive taste or smell.
- taste noun The sensation produced when food or drink is detected by the tongue, or the ability to perceive it.
Senses
maku is used for these senses in English:
- palatal (anatomy) Pertaining to the palate.
- palate (figuratively) Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something. [from 15th c.]
- savour (countable) A distinctive sensation like a flavour or taste, or an aroma or smell.
- tang (figuratively) A sharp, specific flavor or tinge.
- taste One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
flavor — full definition
- noun (American spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink.
- noun The distinctive character or quality of something.
- verb To add taste or seasoning to something.
palatal — full definition
- adjective Relating to the palate, the roof of the mouth.
- adjective Made with the tongue raised against the hard palate.
- noun A consonant made with the tongue against the hard palate.
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