DELIBATE


Meaning of DELIBATE in English

transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin delibatus, past participle of delibare to take away, decrease, taste, enjoy, from de- + libare to pour out, take out, taste — more at libation

obsolete : to take a little of : dabble in : sip

• delibation noun -s obsolete

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