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flavouring, vbl. n.|ˈfleɪvərɪŋ|
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
1. The action of the vb. flavour (see flavour v. 2); also attrib., as flavouring-essence, flavouring-purpose.
1845Cooley Cycl. Pract. Receipts (ed. 2) s.v. Essence of Soup Herbs, A superior flavouring essence for soups, &c. 1867‘Guila’ Invalid's Ck. i. (ed. 3) 2 Celery seeds..are a capital aid in flavouring. 1892Pall Mall G. 5 Oct. 7/2 The liquor..which is to be used for flavouring purposes.
2. concr. Something used for giving flavour to food or drink.
1845Cooley Cycl. Pract. Receipts (ed. 2) s.v. Essence, The essences used as perfumes and flavouring. 1887L. Oliphant Episodes 150 Sauces and flavourings.
fig.1888Athenæum 11 Aug. 181/3 The modern ‘romantic ballad’ too often produces the effect of having been made to order..with..an orthodox flavouring of ejaculatory irrelevance in italics. |