\Sap"id\, 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.
      Camels, to make the water sapid, do raise the mud with
      their feet.                              --Sir T.
                                               Browne.