ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷kəˈtes noun
( -s )
Etymology: French délicatesse, from Middle French delicatesse, probably from Old Italian delicatezza, from delicato delicate, dainty, tasty (from Latin delicatus pleasing to the senses, voluptuous) + -ezza -ess — more at delicate
: delicacy , tact