degustation

pronunciation

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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 .

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