palate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpalət/

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 figurative the 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