‖n. [ NL., fr. L. sapo soap + Indicus Indian. ] (Bot.) A genus of tropical and subtropical trees with pinnate leaves and panicled flowers. The fruits of some species are used instead of soap, and their round black seeds are made into necklaces. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. sapidus, fr. sapere to taste: cf. F. sapide. See Sapient, Savor. ] Having the power of affecting the organs of taste; possessing savor, or flavor. [ 1913 Webster ]

Camels, to make the water sapid, do raise the mud with their feet. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. sapidité. ] The quality or state of being sapid; taste; savor; savoriness. [ 1913 Webster ]

Whether one kind of sapidity is more effective than another. M. S. Lamson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Quality of being sapid; sapidity. [ 1913 Webster ]

When the Israelites fancied the sapidness and relish of the fleshpots, they longed to taste and to return. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]