delicacy

Meanings

• noun

  A small, delicate and appetizing food.

  - "The restaurant is famous for its exotic delicacies."
  - "The chef prepared a delicious delicacy using truffles."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delicacy
delicate , precocious , elate , fate , create

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Variants

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delicacies , delicacy

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Etymology

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From Old French delicatesse, from delicat, from late Latin delicatus, past participle of delicare ‘make soft, take care of’.

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Trivia

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1. The world's most expensive delicacy is Almas Caviar, which can cost up to $25,000 per kilogram.

2. The most popular delicacy in China is Bird's Nest Soup, which is made from the nests of Swiftlets.

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Related Concepts

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1. gourmet: A person who is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable appreciator of fine food and drink.

2. haute cuisine: High-quality, elaborate and refined cooking.

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Culture

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Delicacies are often associated with fine dining and gourmet cuisine. They can be expensive and hard to obtain, making them a symbol of luxury and indulgence.

How to Memorize "delicacy"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'delicacy' as something that is 'delightfully small and tasty'.

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