umami

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

Pronounced as (IPA)
/uˈmɑːmi/
Etymology

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

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