gustation

(gəs tās̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of tasting
  2. the sense of taste

Origin: L gustatio < pp. of gustare, to taste < gustus, a taste: see gusto

See gustation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The act or faculty of tasting.

Origin:

Origin: Latin gustātiō, gustātiōn-, an appetizer

Origin: , from gustātus

Origin: , past participle of gustāre, to taste

Origin: , from gustus, taste; see gusto

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