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

• sawrus (“tasty”)

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