n. [ L. flavus yellow + -oil. ] (Chem.) A yellow, crystalline substance, obtained from anthraquinone, and regarded as a hydroxyl derivative of it. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. [ OF. fleur, flaur (two syllables), odor, cf. F. fleurer to emit an odor, It. flatore a bad odor, prob. fr. L. flare to bow, whence the sense of exhalation. Cf. Blow. ]
a. Having a distinct flavor;
adj. tasteful; having a good taste; -- of food.
n. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts.
a. Without flavor; tasteless. Opposite of
a. Imparting flavor; pleasant to the taste or smell; sapid. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. same as flavor, v. and n.. [ Chiefly Brit. ]
adj. same as flavored; -- of foods. [ Chiefly Brit. ]