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Word: Palate
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin palatum
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpalət
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.
Short Definition:roof of mouth, separating cavities of mouth and nose in vertebrates
Definition:
a person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavours
Short Definition:person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavours
Examples:- a fine range of drink for sophisticated palates
- the suggestions may not suit everyone's palate
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