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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   tasting, especially as a form of careful appreciation countable, uncountable
2. 2
   taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality wordnet

Synonyms

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relishingsavoringsavouringtastingtasting

Example

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"We were at a wine degustation where we sampled small amounts of various wines."

Etymology

Borrowed from French dégustation, from Latin degustatio, degustationem, from degusto.

Related phrases

degustation menu

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