/ ˈpælət; NAmE / noun
1.
the top part of the inside of the mouth :
the hard / soft palate (= the hard / soft part at the front / back of the palate )
—see also cleft palate
2.
[ usually sing. ] the ability to recognize and/or enjoy good food and drink :
a menu to tempt even the most jaded palate
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin palatum .