palate /ˈpæl.ət/noun 9verb 1forms 3 noun9 •The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. •(figurative) A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.Hard task! to hit the palate of such guests. — 1733 •A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analogous to the palate of vertebrates. •(rare) The hypopharynx of an insect. •(historical) The palate of an animal, as an item of food. •Taste or flavour, especially with reference to wine or other alcoholic drinks. •(figurative) Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something. •A projection in the throat of certain bilabiate flowers as the snapdragon. •(no longer used) A dainty article of food. verb1 •(nonstandard) To relish; to find palatable."If it’s way out there, it’s hard to palate," said Sreenivasan. — 2013 formspalated · palating · palates
