Laotian has a wealth of taste words that English doesn’t have

The World

When it comes to identifying flavors, Laotians are champions, according to a study. And their language, Laotian, has evolved to reflect that. The World’s Patrick Winn gets a lesson on flavors and vocabulary from some Laotian speakers in Bangkok. 

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