the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell.

a particular taste or smell.

distinctive quality or property.

power to excite or interest.

Archaic . repute.

to have savor, taste, or odor.

to exhibit the peculiar characteristics; smack (often fol. by of )

His business practices savor of greed.

to give a savor to; season; flavor.

to perceive by taste or smell, esp. with relish

to savor the garden's odors.

to give oneself to the enjoyment of

to savor the best in life.

verb

dislike , refuse , shun

noun

odor , piquancy , relish , salt , sapidity , sapor , scent , smack , smell , spice , tang , tinge , zest , affection , attribute , character , characteristic , excitement , feature , flavor , interest , mark , property , trait , virtue , taste , aroma , atmosphere , peculiarity

verb

appreciate , experience , feel , gloat , know , like , luxuriate in , partake , relish , revel in , sample , sip , smack , smell , taste , suggest , have , aroma , enjoy , essence , flavor , fragrance , odor , piquancy , quality , scent , sensation , tinge , trait , zest