Meaning
One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.
Etymology
Origin: Japanese
From Japanese 旨味, うまみ (umami), from 旨い (umai, “delicious”) + み (-mi, “-ness”), which describes the quality of a pleasant, savory taste.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
savorinessdeliciousnessmeatinessbrothiness
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: