Definition of GUSTATION

gustation

Plural: gustations

Noun

  • the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
  • The act of tasting.
  • The ability to taste flavors; the sense of taste.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin gustatio, gustationis.

Synonyms

gustatory modality, sense of taste, taste, gust, gustation

Antonyms

ageusia

Scrabble Score: 10

gustation: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
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Words With Friends Score: 13

gustation: valid Words With Friends Word