1. (n.) That quality of anything which affects the smell; odor; fragrances; as, the flavor of a rose.

2. (n.) That quality of anything which affects the taste; that quality which gratifies the palate; relish; zest; savor; as, the flavor of food or drink.

3. (n.) That which imparts to anything a peculiar odor or taste, gratifying to the sense of smell, or the nicer perceptions of the palate; a substance which flavors.

4. (n.) That quality which gives character to any of the productions of literature or the fine arts.

5. (v. t.) To give flavor to; to add something (as salt or a spice) to, to give character or zest.

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