palate Meaning & Definition
What Does Palate Mean?
Palate is a noun that means The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. It is also used to mean A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analogous to the palate of vertebrates. As a verb, it means To relish; to find palatable.
Quick Facts About Palate
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpæl.ət// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | roof of the mouth |
| Plural | palates |
| Verb forms | palates, palating, palated |
Palate Definition (Noun)
- The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.
- A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analogous to the palate of vertebrates.
- The hypopharynx of an insect.
- A projection in the throat of certain bilabiate flowers as the snapdragon.
- The palate of an animal, as an item of food.
- A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.
- Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something.
- Taste or flavour, especially with reference to wine or other alcoholic drinks.
- A dainty article of food.
Palate as a Verb
- To relish; to find palatable.
Noun
- The roof of the mouth; the uraniscus.
- The sense of taste.
- Relish; taste; liking (from the mistaken notion that the palate is the organ of taste)
- Mental relish; intellectual taste.
- A projection in the throat of such flowers as the snapdragon.
Synonyms of Palate
Palate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Palate
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Palate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
palate (plural palates)
palate (third-person singular simple present palates, present participle palating, simple past and past participle palated)
Words That Rhyme With Palate
Origin of Palate
From Middle English palate, from Latin palātum (“roof of the mouth, palate”), perhaps of Etruscan origin.
How Do You Say Palate?
You say palate as //ˈpæl.ət//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Palate
Is palate a noun or a verb?
Palate is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for palate?
You can replace palate with words such as roof of the mouth. See the full list of palate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of palate?
The plural of palate is palates.
What is the past tense of palate?
The past tense of palate is palated. The present participle is palating.