sapor

[ sey-per, -pawr ]

noun

1. the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.

sapor

/ -pə; ˈseɪpɔː /

noun

1. rare.
   the quality in a substance that is perceived by the sense of taste; flavour

Derived Forms

• ˌsapoˈrific, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sapor¹

From Latin, dating back to 1470–80; savor

Word History and Origins

Origin of sapor¹

C15: from Latin: savour

Example Sentences

Sapor appeared in the front, conspicuous by the splendor of his purple.

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Roman war with Persia; defeat and capture of Valerian by Sapor.

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Sapor, at the head of the Persians, defeats the Romans at Singara.

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Then Sapor attacked their rear, and cut off their stragglers.

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A disgraceful treaty had resigned Armenia to the ambition of Sapor; and the scale of Persia appeared to preponderate.

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