Supertaster

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

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"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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