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supertaster

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A person who experiences the sense of taste with far greater intensity than average, due to abnormally dense and abundant tastebuds.

Examples

“So keep⟳ this benefit in mind⟳ the next time you become⟳ frustrated with your little supertaster. You may be able to tell⟳ if your child is a supertaster by taking a look⟳ at the back portion of his tongue with a flashlight and a magnifying glass.”
“Well, you just may be a supertaster. People experience⟳ taste⟳ differently depending on the number⟳ of fungiform papillae on their tongues — also known as those little red bumps you see⟳ on your tongue.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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