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Synonyms

saporous

American

[sap-er-uhs] / ˈsæp ər əs /

adjective

full of flavor or taste; flavorful.

Other Word Forms

saporosity

noun

Etymology

Origin of saporous

1660–70; < Late Latin sapōrōsus, equivalent to Latin sapor savor + -ōsus -ous

Example Sentences

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What fishe is of sauor swete and delicious,— Rosted or sodden in swete hearbes or wine; Or fried in oyle, most saporous and fine.—

From The Ship of Fools, Volume 1 by Barclay, Alexander

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