palate
The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebratesThe roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.: A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analogous to the palate of vertebrates.
» He has a good palate for wine.
Meaning
8 sensesThe roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.
A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analogous to the palate of vertebrates.
(rare)The hypopharynx of an insect.
A projection in the throat of certain bilabiate flowers as the snapdragon.
(historical)The palate of an animal, as an item of food.
(figuratively)A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.
вкусvkus
(figuratively)Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something.
вкусvkus, смакsmak
Taste or flavour, especially with reference to wine or other alcoholic drinks.
(obsolete)A dainty article of food.
- the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
Examples
17 sentencesHe has a good palate for wine.
This wine is pleasing to the palate.
deDieser Wein ist eine Gaumenfreude.
He smacked his tongue against his palate.
ruОн причмокнул языком к нёбу.
He was indeed all palate and all belly.
Tom bought a palate of mac and cheese.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English palate, from Latin palātum (“roof of the mouth, palate”), perhaps of EFrom Middle English palate, from Latin palātum (“roof of the mouth, palate”), perhaps of Etruscan origin.
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Forms
plural: palatesSynonyms
2 synonyms- the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities:roof of the mouth