sapid

adjective

sap·​id ˈsa-pəd How to pronounce sapid (audio)
1
: having flavor : flavorful
2
archaic : agreeable to the mind
sapidity noun archaic

Word History

Etymology

Latin sapidus tasty, from sapere to taste — more at sage

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sapid was in 1623

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Cite this Entry

“Sapid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sapid. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

sapid

adjective
sap·​id ˈsap-əd How to pronounce sapid (audio)
: affecting the organs of taste : possessing flavor and especially a strong agreeable flavor

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