English Explanatory Dictionary

umami

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.

Pronunciation

/uˈmɑːmi/ en-au-umami.ogg

Word forms

umami

Etymology

From Japanese 旨味, うまみ (umami), from 旨い (umai, “delicious”), which describes the quality of a pleasant, savory taste.

Synonyms

savoriness deliciousness meatiness brothiness

Related words

osmazome

Derived words

umami bomb umaminess
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