degust

[ dih-guhst ]

verb (used with object)

1. to taste or savor carefully or appreciatively.

degust

/ ˌdiːɡʌˈsteɪʃən; dɪˈɡʌsteɪt; dɪˈɡʌst /

verb

1. rare.
   to taste, esp with care or relish; savour

Derived Forms

• degustation, noun

Other Words From

• de·gus·ta·tion [dee-guh-, stey, -sh, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of degust¹

1615–25; < Latin dēgustāre to taste, try, equivalent to dē- de- + gustāre to taste ( gust ( us ) a tasting + -āre infinitive suffix)

Word History and Origins

Origin of degust¹

C17: from Latin dēgustāre, from gustāre, from gustus a tasting, taste

Example Sentences

I didn't know you would degust 'em so, and I'm sorry I bringed 'em home for you to see.

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