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umami

/uˈmɑːmi/

Meanings
noun
One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.

Examples :

"The broth had a strong umami flavor, which made the noodles taste delicious. "
food sensation chemistry

Related Words

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basic noun

/ˈbeɪsɪk/

A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.

"Rice is a basic for many Asian villagers."

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cheeses interjection

/ˈtʃiːzɪz/

An exclamation, the use of which is considered blasphemous among some Christians.

"Jesus, that was close!"

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savory noun

/ˈseɪvəɹi/

A savory snack.

"After a long day at school, I always crave a savory like potato chips or pretzels. "

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cured verb

/kjɔːd/ /kjɝd/

To restore to health.

"Unaided nature cured him."

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flavor noun

/ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/

The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.

"The flavor of this apple pie is delicious."

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noodles noun

/ˈnuːd(ə)lz/

(usually in the plural) a string or strip of pasta

"She slurped a long noodle up out of her soup."

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delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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tastes noun

/teɪsts/

One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.

"He had a strange taste in his mouth."

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foods noun

/fuːdz/ /fudz/

Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

"The innkeeper brought them food and drink."

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seaweed noun

/ˈsiːwiːd/

Any of numerous marine plants and algae, such as a kelp.

"My grandmother collects seaweed from the beach for her delicious soup. "

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taste noun

/teɪst/

One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.

"He had a strange taste in his mouth."