Definition of "palate" in Anglais

noun

1. (anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.

2. (figuratively) A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.

3. (figuratively) Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something.

4. Taste or flavour, especially with reference to wine or other alcoholic drinks.

5. (obsolete) A dainty article of food.

verb

1. (transitive, nonstandard) To relish; to find palatable.