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| acid |
a chemical substance that dissolves in water, has a sour taste, and turns blue litmus paper red. [2/4 definitions] |
| air |
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth. Air is made up of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases, and has no taste, odor, or color. [1/6 definitions] |
| bitter |
having a sharp, bad taste that is neither sour nor salty. [1/3 definitions] |
| bud1 |
a small, round part, such as a taste bud. [1/4 definitions] |
| carob |
the pod of this tree, used to make drinks and candy that taste like chocolate. [1/2 definitions] |
| chestnut |
a nut that grows inside a prickly shell. It has a sweet taste. [1/4 definitions] |
| creamer |
a white liquid manufactured to taste and look similar to natural cream, used especially in coffee or tea. [1/2 definitions] |
| creamy |
having the taste, color, or texture of cream. [1/2 definitions] |
| delicious |
having a pleasing taste or smell. |
| fishy |
like a fish in taste or smell. [1/3 definitions] |
| fond |
having an affection or taste for. [1/2 definitions] |
| foul |
very unpleasant to taste, smell, or look at. [1/11 definitions] |
| gourmet |
characteristic of or suited to the taste of someone who values very fine food and drink. [1/2 definitions] |
| green pepper |
a hollow, somewhat round, fruit that is eaten as a vegetable, especially in salads. The taste of a green pepper is not spicy. A green pepper is called that when the pepper is young and green. If the pepper is allowed to mature, it will become red. |
| honeysuckle |
a bush or vine with white, yellow, or pink flowers that have a sweet smell and taste. |
| luscious |
delicious to taste or smell. |
| mild |
not harsh in taste. [1/3 definitions] |
| mustard |
a powder or paste with a strong taste made from the ground seeds of the mustard plant. Mustard is used to flavor food or spread on the skin as medicine. [1/3 definitions] |
| musty |
having a taste or smell of mold; damp or stale. |
| nasty |
disgusting to sight, smell, or taste; foul or filthy. [1/3 definitions] |
| onion |
a round bulb with a sharp taste and smell. Onions are used in cooking and as a flavoring. [1/2 definitions] |
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