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вкус — meaning in English

vkus

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English meaning

  • flavor noun (American spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink.
  • liking noun A fondness or preference for something.
  • palate noun The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
  • relish noun Great enjoyment or enthusiasm, especially in doing something.
  • savour noun A distinctive taste, smell, or quality that something has.
  • smack noun A sharp, stinging slap or blow.
  • taste noun The sensation produced when food or drink is detected by the tongue, or the ability to perceive it.

Senses

вкус is used for these senses in English:

  • flavor The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.
  • liking A like; a predilection.
  • palate (figuratively) A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors. [from 14th c.]
  • palate (figuratively) Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something. [from 15th c.]
  • relish A pleasant taste.
  • relish A quality or characteristic tinge.
  • savour (countable) A distinctive sensation like a flavour or taste, or an aroma or smell.
  • smack A distinct flavor, especially if slight.

flavor — full definition

  1. noun (American spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink.
  2. noun The distinctive character or quality of something.
  3. verb To add taste or seasoning to something.

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