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Definitions for organolepticˌɔr gə nlˈɛp tɪk, ɔrˌgæn lˈɛp-

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

or•ga•no•lep•ticˌɔr gə nlˈɛp tɪk, ɔrˌgæn lˈɛp-(adj.)

  1. perceived by a sense organ.

    Category: Physiology

  2. capable of detecting a sensory stimulus.

    Category: Physiology

Origin of organoleptic:

1850–55; < F < Gk lēptikós disposed to accept

Wiktionary

  1. organoleptic(Adjective)

    Of or pertaining to the sensory properties of a particular food or chemical, the taste, colour, odour and feel.

    The organoleptic assessment of the wine showed that it was spoiled.

    2. Origin: From organoleptique, from organo- + , from

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