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Palate

noun
/ˈpæl.ət/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The chef created dishes to please every palate.

She has a refined palate for fine wines.

Example Expressions

refined palate

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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