ˈseɪvə n. & v. (US savor) --n. 1 a
characteristic taste,
flavour,
relish, etc. 2 a
quality suggestive of or containing a
small amount of
another. 3
archaic a characteristic
smell. --v. 1 tr. a
appreciate and enjoy the taste of (food). b enjoy or appreciate (an
experience etc.). 2 intr. (foll. by of) a
suggest by taste, smell, etc. (savours of mushrooms). b
imply or suggest a specified quality (savours of impertinence). øøsavourless adj. [ME f. OF f. L
sapor -oris f. sapere to taste]