that quality of anything which affects the smell; odor; fragrances; as, the flavor of a rose.-that quality of anything which affects the taste; that quality which gratifies the palate; relish; zest; savor; as, the flavor of food or drink.-that which imparts to anything a peculiar odor or taste, gratifying to the sense of smell, or the nicer perceptions of the palate; a substance which flavors.-that quality which gives character to any of the productions of literature or the fine arts.-to give flavor to; to add something (as salt or a spice) to, to give character or zest.