Palate

Definitions

1. The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.
2. A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analogous to the palate of vertebrates.
3. The hypopharynx of an insect.
   rare
4. A projection in the throat of certain bilabiate flowers as the snapdragon.
5. The palate of an animal, as an item of food.
   historical
6. A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.
   figuratively
7. Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something.
   figuratively
8. Taste or flavour, especially with reference to wine or other alcoholic drinks.
9. A dainty article of food.
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“I remember⟳, when he was in Scotland, his praising ‘Gordon's palates’ (a dish of palates at the Honourable Alexander Gordon's) with a warmth of expression which might have⟳ done for honour to more important subjects.”

“Hard task! to hit the palate of such guests.”

“entertain the palates of Nobles”

“I remember⟳, when he was in Scotland, his praising 'Gordon's palates,' (a dish of palates at the Honourable Alexander Gordon's) with a warmth of expression which might have⟳ done honour to more important subjects.”

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