flavorous
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unflavorous adjective
Etymology
Origin of flavorous
Example Sentences
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The fondness for condiments, especially garlic and pepper, among the higher orders, possibly served to render the coarser nourishment of the poor more savoury and flavorous.
From Old Cookery Books and Ancient Cuisine by Hazlitt, William Carew
The queen, assiduous to her train assigns The sumptuous viands, and the flavorous wines.
From The Odyssey by Pope, Alexander
They were not particularly flavorous oysters as we know oysters on this side of the ocean.
From Europe Revised by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
Never were there such toothsome red radishes as are grown here in the north, large, firm, and flavorous.
From Seeds of Pine by Canuck, Janey
Such flavorous gruels and porridges as she concocted! such tisanes after her guest's instructions! such dainty soups, and sweetbreads, and cutlets, served with such neatness!
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 46, August, 1861 by Various
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