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sapid

sap·id [ sáppəd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. flavorful: having a strong and pleasant taste

2. pleasant to think about: engaging or pleasant to think about

[Early 17th century. < Latin sapidus< sapere "to taste"]

sa·pid·i·ty [ sə píddətee ] noun
sap·id·ness [ sáppədnəss ] noun
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