gustatory perception

Noun

Meaning

the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

taste aesthesis gustatory sensation taste perception taste sensation

Hypernyms

sensation aesthesis esthesis sense experience sense impression sense datum

Hyponyms

tang salt savor finish sweet flavor

Examples

the candy left him with a bad taste Source: Internet

the melon had a delicious taste Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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