palate

Plural: palates

Noun

• The roof of the mouth, separating oral and nasal cavities.
• the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
• The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.
• A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analogous to the palate of vertebrates.
• The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.
• The hypopharynx of an insect.
• The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.
• A projection in the throat of certain bilabiate flowers as the snapdragon.
• The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.
• The palate of an animal, as an item of food.
• A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.
• Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something.
• Taste or flavour, especially with reference to wine or other alcoholic drinks.
• A dainty article of food.

Verb

• To relish; to find palatable.

Examples

• The taste of victory was sweet on his PALATE after a hard-fought game of Words With Friends.

Synonyms

roof of the mouth, stomach, uraniscus

Related Words

palatine