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What does “a discerning palate” mean?
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C1
A refined, sensitive sense of taste, able to notice subtle differences
“You need a discerning palate to tell those two wines apart.”
From the C1 lesson Food for Thought (food and eating habits).
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What does “a discerning palate” mean?
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