blas — meaning in English

English meaning

• accent noun A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
• taste noun The sensation produced when food or drink is detected by the tongue, or the ability to perceive it.

Senses

blas is used for these senses in English:

• accent (linguistics, sociolinguistics) The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.
• taste One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.

accent — full definition

1. noun A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
2. noun A mark placed over a letter to show pronunciation or stress.
3. noun A detail that stands out and adds emphasis or contrast, especially in design.
4. verb To emphasize or draw attention to something.

taste — full definition

1. noun The sensation produced when food or drink is detected by the tongue, or the ability to perceive it.
2. noun A small sample of something, especially food or drink.
3. noun A person's preferences, especially regarding style, art, or fashion.
4. verb To sample the flavour of something, or to notice a flavour.
5. verb To experience something, especially briefly.

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