Meaning of Palate | Babel Free

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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