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Leckerbissen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • delicacy noun A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
  • goody intj An expression of delight or pleasure, often used playfully or by children.
  • plum noun A soft, round stone fruit with smooth skin, ranging from red to deep purple.
  • tidbit noun A small, tasty piece of food.

Senses

Leckerbissen is used for these senses in English:

  • delicacy Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
  • goody (informal) A small amount of something good to eat.
  • plum A desirable or choice thing of its kind; a prize selection; a choice appointment, assignment etc. [from 19th c.]
  • tidbit A tasty morsel (of food).

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.

goody — full definition

  1. intj An expression of delight or pleasure, often used playfully or by children.
  2. noun A treat or small desirable item, usually plural ("goodies").

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