Entry Word: flavor

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a special quality or impression associated with something <a birthday party whose Caribbean decorations gave it a tropical flavor> — see aura
2 something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food <with natural and artificial flavors> — see seasoning 1
3 the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste <loved the flavor of strawberries> — see taste 1