gustation

gustation
(gu-sta-sion) s. f.
Terme didactique. Perception des saveurs ; exercice du goût.
   Lat. gustationem, de gustare, goûter.

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  • gustation — n. the act or capacity of tasting. Derivatives: gustative adj. gustatory adj. Etymology: F gustation or L gustatio f. gustare f. gustus taste …   Useful english dictionary

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