palate
/ˈpælət/
noun
- The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
- The hot pizza burned the roof of his palate.
- A cleft palate is a birth defect that affects the roof of the mouth.
- The dentist examined her palate for any signs of infection.
- A person's sense of taste, especially for food and drink.
- His palate is not very adventurous; he prefers simple, familiar foods.
- She has a sophisticated palate and can identify every spice in the dish.
- The wine tasting class helped develop my palate for red wines.
- A person's ability to appreciate or judge something, especially in the arts or aesthetics.
- Her musical palate ranges from classical to hip-hop.
- Reading widely helps expand your literary palate.
- The museum curator has a refined palate for modern sculpture.
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