flavory

[ fley-vuh-ree ]

adjective

1. rich in flavor, as a tea.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flavory¹

First recorded in 1720–30; flavor + -y ¹

Example Sentences

I said, “Let’s take the four train downtown. I know a really flavory food truck that sells arepas. We can sit in Union Square and eat ’em.”

From Literature

“In Mexico, everything is extremely flavory. It is spicy and hot,” Gutierrez said.

From Washington Times

The lower-altitude coffees are light in cup, but flavory.

From Project Gutenberg

Medium flinty bean; lighter in body; flavory, acid.

From Project Gutenberg

Small flinty bean, extremely acid and flavory, produced in the highest altitudes of the Antigua, Moran, and Amatitlan districts.2.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• appetizing
• delectable
• flavorful
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