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palate

Pronunciation: /ˈpalət/
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Definition of palate

noun

  • 1the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.
  • 2a person’s ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavours:a fine range of drink for sophisticated palates figurativethe suggestions may not suit everyone’s palate
  • the flavour of wine or beer:a wine with a zingy, peachy palate

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin palatum

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