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That property of a thing which affects the organs of taste or smell; taste and odor; flavor; relish; scent; as, the savor of an orange or a rose; an ill savor.

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  1. a. That property of a thing which affects the organs of taste or smell; taste and odor; flavor; relish; scent; as, the savor of an orange or a rose; an ill savor.
  2. a. Hence, specific flavor or quality; characteristic property; distinctive temper, tinge, taint, and the like.
  3. a. Sense of smell; power to scent, or trace by scent.
  4. a. Pleasure; delight; attractiveness.
  5. n. To have a particular smell or taste; -- with of.
  6. n. To partake of the quality or nature; to indicate the presence or influence; to smack; -- with of.
  7. n. To use the sense of taste.
  8. v. t. To perceive by the smell or the taste; hence, to perceive; to note.
  9. v. t. To have the flavor or quality of; to indicate the presence of.
  10. v. t. To taste or smell with pleasure; to delight in; to relish; to like; to favor.
  11. n. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
  12. v. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in