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palate

Syllabification: (pal·ate)

Pronunciation: /ˈpalit/

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Definition of palate

noun

1the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the nose and the mouth in vertebrates.

2a person’s appreciation of taste and flavor, especially when sophisticated and discriminating:a fine range of drink for sophisticated palates figurativethe suggestions may not suit everyone’s palate
taste or flavor of wine or beer:a wine with a zingy, peachy palate