palate cleanser
palate cleanser · palate cleansers
A serving of food or drink intended to remove food residue from the tongue, typically…A serving of food or drink intended to remove food residue from the tongue, typically served between courses so that the diner can more accurately assess a new flavour.
Meaning
2 sensesA serving of food or drink intended to remove food residue from the tongue, typically served between courses so that the diner can more accurately assess a new flavour.
Pickled ginger is used as a palate cleanser between sushi pieces.
(broadly, figuratively)Anything that serves as a temporary break or variation from the norm.
Forms
plural: palate cleansers| Singular | palate cleanser |
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