palate
/ˈpæl.ət/ nom C2En français : palais
- A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analogous to the palate of vertebrates.
- A projection in the throat of certain bilabiate flowers as the snapdragon.
- The palate of an animal, as an item of food.
- A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.
- Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something.
- Taste or flavour, especially with reference to wine or other alcoholic drinks.
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Caderousse, then, was, as usual, at his place of observation before the door, his eyes glancing listlessly from a piece of closely shaven grass—on which some fowls were industriously, though fruitlessly, endeavoring to turn up some grain or insect suited to their palate—to the deserted road, which led away to the north and south, when he was aroused by the shrill voice of his wife, and grumbling to himself as he went, he mounted to her chamber, first taking care, however, to set the entrance door wide open, as an invitation to any chance traveller who might be passing.
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