n. The quality of a substance which affects the smell; smell; odor; fragrance: as, the flavor of the rose.n. The quality of a substance which affects the taste, especially that quality which gratifies the palate; relish; zest: as, the flavor of the peach, of wine, etc.; a spicy flavor.n. Figuratively, the quality of anything which affects the mental taste or perception, especially in a pleasurable way; characteristic fitness, congruity, impressiveness, or the like, particularly from a literary or artistic point of view.n. That which imparts flavor; a flavoring substance or essence.To communicate flavor or some quality of taste or smell to; hence, to communicate any distinctive quality to.To add a flavoring substance or admixture to.