Supertaster
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person who experiences the sense of taste with far greater intensity than average, due to abnormally dense and abundant tastebuds.
"So keep this benefit in mind the next time you become frustrated with your little supertaster. You may be able to tell if your child is a supertaster by taking a look at the back portion of his tongue with a flashlight and a magnifying glass."
Example
More examples"So keep this benefit in mind the next time you become frustrated with your little supertaster. You may be able to tell if your child is a supertaster by taking a look at the back portion of his tongue with a flashlight and a magnifying glass."
Etymology
From super- + taster.
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