degustation
pronunciation
How to pronounce degustation in British English: UK [ˌdɪgʌs'teɪʃən]
How to pronounce degustation in American English: US [ˌdɪgʌs'teɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
Word Origin
- degustation (n.)
- 1650s, from Latin degustationem (nominative degustatio) "a tasting," noun of action from past participle stem of degustare "to take a taste from, sample," from de- (see de-) + gustare "to taste" (see gusto).
Example
- 1. The degustation menu with matching wines was incredible .
- 2. The results of degustation of chinese wine 2007 .
- 3. Michael best summed up the degustation when he said , " it 's all about experimenting , its part of the journey . "
- 4. The diners finish their first course and , replete , settle to a light degustation of their fare .