I. noun
also sa·vour ˈsā-vər
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French savur, from Latin sapor, from sapere to taste — more at sage
Date: 13th century
1. : the taste or smell of something
2. : a particular flavor or smell
3. : a distinctive quality
• sa·vor·less -ləs adjective
• sa·vor·ous ˈsā-vər-əs, ˈsāv-rəs adjective
II. verb
also savour
( sa·vored also sa·voured ; sa·vor·ing also sa·vour·ing ˈsā-vər-iŋ, ˈsāv-riŋ)
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
: to have a specified smell or quality : smack
transitive verb
1. : to give flavor to : season
2.
a. : to have experience of : taste
b. : to taste or smell with pleasure : relish
c. : to delight in : enjoy
savor ing the moment
• sa·vor·er ˈsā-vər-ər noun