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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDelicacy
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rare or luxurious food item, often considered a delicacy due to its unique flavor or preparation.
"Caviar is considered a delicacy in many cultures around the world." - 2
The quality of being delicate or refined; sensitivity.
"The artist approached the subject with great delicacy, capturing the nuances of emotion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'delicacy' originates from the Latin 'delicatus', meaning 'delicate' or 'luxurious'. It evolved through Old French 'délicatesse' in the 14th century, reflecting a sense of fineness and refinement in food and manners.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Delicacy" is said worldwide
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délicatesse
Transliteration: day-lee-ka-tess
"Le caviar est une délicatesse appréciée."
Delikatesse
Transliteration: deh-lee-kah-tess-eh
"Trüffel gelten als Delikatesse."
delicatezza
Transliteration: deh-lee-kah-tset-tsah
"Il tartufo è una delicatezza molto ricercata."
delicadeza
Transliteration: deh-lee-kah-deh-sah
"El caviar es una delicadeza en muchas culturas."
delicadeza
Transliteration: deh-lee-kah-deh-zah
"O caviar é uma delicadeza apreciada."
नाज़ुकता
Transliteration: naazukta
"कैवियार कई संस्कृतियों में एक नाज़ुकता है।"
美味
Transliteration: měiwèi
"鱼子酱在许多文化中被视为美味。"
진미
Transliteration: jinmi
"캐비어는 많은 문화에서 진미로 여겨진다."
珍味
Transliteration: chinmi
"キャビアは多くの文化で珍味と見なされています。"
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