palate — the roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpælət/
Korean meaning: 입천장 (입과 코를 분리하는 부분)
Korean pronunciation: 팰-릿 (강세: 팰)
Example Sentences
- My palate is so unsophisticated that I think ketchup goes well with everything.
- The wine connoisseur claimed he could detect 47 different flavors, but his palate might just be showing off.
- The chef designed a tasting menu to challenge even the most experienced palate.
palate
NOUN//ˈpælət//
the roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities
Dentist pointing to roof of mouth
A chef tastes his palate while holding a ballot and mallet!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'palatum'에서 유래했으며, 원래 '입천장'을 의미했다가 점차 '맛을 느끼는 능력'이라는 비유적 의미로 확장되었다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My palate is so unsophisticated that I think ketchup goes well with everything.”
“The wine connoisseur claimed he could detect 47 different flavors, but his palate might just be showing off.”
“The chef designed a tasting menu to challenge even the most experienced palate.”
“After eating spicy food, she needed something cool to soothe her burning palate.”
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