Tasting something seen is a form of synesthesia

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Synesthesia is a recognized neurological phenomenon defined by the crossing or blending of senses, where stimulation in one sensory pathway triggers involuntary experiences in another.

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Wikipedia: Synesthesia

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Wikipedia: Synesthesia. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia

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en.wikipedia.org: Synesthesia

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en.wikipedia.org: Synesthesia. en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia

Defines synesthesia as a condition where stimulating one pathway leads to experiences in another.

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nature.com: The taste of words on the tip of the tongue | Nature

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nature.com: The taste of words on the tip of the tongue | Nature. nature.com. https://www.nature.com/articles/444438a

Confirms synesthesia is a crossing of senses, though notes pictures alone don't usually elicit tastes.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 7501 Aug 2026

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