Term: astringency: a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: kamia: a member of a North American Indian people of southeastern California and northwestern Mexico
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: alternative energy: energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: lycaenidae: family of small usually brilliantly colored butterflies; males have short forelegs
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: chocolate fondue: fondue made of chocolate melted with milk or cream for dipping fruits
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: valois: French royal house from 1328 to 1589
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: atherurus: a genus of Hystricidae
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: queen: the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: licensing fee: a fee paid to the government for the privilege of being licensed to do something (as selling liquor or practicing medicine)
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: tyramine: amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer
Broader: taste: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus | Unrelated: comedown: decline to a lower status or level