Meaning & use
palate
The roof of the mouth, or a person's ability to distinguish and appreciate different tastes.
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The dentist examined the roof of his mouth, checking the shape of his palate.
Years of tasting wine had refined her palate for subtle flavors.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse palate with palette, an artist's board for mixing paint, or pallet, a wooden platform for shipping goods.
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