PALATE


Meaning of PALATE in English

■ noun

1》 the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.

2》 a person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavours.

3》 the flavour of a wine or beer.

Origin

ME: from L. palatum .

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