sawr

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle English savour, itself from Old French savor, savour.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sau̯r/
  • Rhymes: -au̯r

Noun

sawr m or f (plural sawrau, not mutable)

  1. smell, odour, scent
    Synonyms: arogl, arwynt
  2. stench, stink
    Synonyms: arogl, arwynt
  3. (physiology) taste
    Synonyms: blas, archwaeth
  4. (physiology) sense of smell
    Synonym: arogl

Derived terms

References
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “sawr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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