saporous

adjective

sap·​o·​rous

ˈsapərəs

: of, relating to, or capable of exciting the sensation of taste : having flavor

especially : agreeable in taste

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin saporosus, from Latin sapor savor + -osus -ose

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