degust
verb | /degust/
To taste carefully and appreciatively, especially food or wine.
degust
verb | /degust/
Advanced WordsHARDTo taste carefully and appreciatively, especially food or wine.
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Examples
"Guests were invited to degust a selection of fine cheeses and wines."
"The chef encouraged diners to degust each course slowly."
Mnemonic Trick
Degust → Think "de-GUST" → Enjoy the gustatory (taste) experience.
Etymology
From Latin degustare, from de- + gustare meaning 'to taste.'
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