sapid

adjective sap·id \ˈsa-pəd\

Definition of SAPID

: having flavor : flavorful

archaic : agreeable to the mind

— sa·pid·i·ty \sa-ˈpi-də-tē\ noun, archaic

Latin sapidus tasty, from sapere to taste — more at sage

First Known Use: 1623

Medical Dictionary

adjective sap·id \ˈsap-əd\

: affecting the organs of taste : possessing flavor and especially a strong agreeable flavor

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