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palate

nounmasculine/pɐlɐˈdaɾ/high

pa·la·dar

Definition

The roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities; also, the sense of taste or a person's appreciation of flavor.
The spicy food burned his palate.
She has a sophisticated palate for fine cheeses.
Common collocations
sophisticated palatesense of palateplease the palate

Etymology

Do latim 'palatum'.

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