undertaste

English

Etymology

From under- +‎ taste.

Pronunciation

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Noun

undertaste (plural undertastes)

1. An underlying taste.
   • 1967, Ira Levin, Rosemary's Baby:

     The mousse was excellent, but it had a chalky undertaste that reminded Rosemary of blackboards and grade school.

Synonyms

• subflavour
• underflavour

Anagrams

• understate