👅palate

noun
/ˈpæl.ət/

Meaning

the roof of the mouth; a person's appreciation of taste and flavor
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors

Example Sentences

She has a refined palate for fine wines.

The chef created dishes to please every palate.

Example Expressions

refined palate

Synonyms

taste, flavor, preference, appreciation, flavor sense, roof of mouth
Entry 1
taste, flavor, preference, appreciation
Entry 2
taste, flavor sense, roof of mouth

Antonyms

dislike, distaste, tastelessness, flavor blindness
Entry 1
dislike, distaste
Entry 2
tastelessness, flavor blindness

Collocations

palate cleanser, refined palate, sophisticated palate, develop palate, please palate
Entry 1
palate cleanser, refined palate, sophisticated palate
Entry 2
refined palate, develop palate, please palate

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