English Dictionary

palate

/ˈpæl.ət/

noun

(zoology) A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analagous to the palate of vertebrates. / (entomology, rare) The hypopharynx of an insect.

Her palate is very refined and she can taste even the subtlest flavors.

意味（1）

(zoology) A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analagous to the palate of vertebrates.

意味（2）

(entomology, rare) The hypopharynx of an insect.

意味（3）

(botany) A projection in the throat of certain bilabiate flowers as the snapdragon.

意味（4）

(cooking, historical) The palate of an animal, as an item of food.

I remember, when he was in Scotland, his praising ‘Gordon's palates’ (a dish of palates at the Honourable Alexander Gordon's) with a warmth of expression which might have done for honour to more important subjects.

意味（5）

(figuratively) A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.

1733–1737, Alexander Pope, [Imitations of Horace], London: […] R[obert] Dodsley [et al.]:

意味（6）

(figuratively) Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something.

entertain the palates of Nobles

意味（7）

Taste or flavour, especially with reference to wine or other alcoholic drinks.