Delikatesse — meaning in English

English meaning

• dainty adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
• delicacy noun A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.

Senses

Delikatesse is used for these senses in English:

• dainty A delicacy (choice or pleasing food).
• delicacy Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
• delicacy Refinement in taste or discrimination.

dainty — full definition

1. adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
2. adjective Fussy or overly particular, especially about food.
3. noun A small, delicious treat or delicacy.

delicacy — full definition

1. noun A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
2. noun The quality of being delicate, fragile, or requiring careful handling.

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