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taste buds

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  1. Oval-shaped clusters of cells located on the tongue and lining of the mouth that contain special nerve endings that help give rise to the sense of taste.

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They can help your gut, your blood pressure, your cholesterol—and your taste buds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Kim White, Levon’s mother, said she didn’t try sushi until she was an adult, and is amazed by her kids’ taste buds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

And a sun-choke sundae with truffle, salted caramel, and caviar sent my taste buds on a dramatic, escalating adventure.

From Salon • May 28, 2025

It’s better for your wallet, your fridge, your pantry—and your taste buds.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2025

My fingers, which a second before had been taste buds savouring the food a little ahead of my mouth, became dirty under his gaze.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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