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деликате́с — meaning in English

delikates

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English meaning

  • dainty adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
  • deli noun A shop selling prepared foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and sandwiches, ready to eat.
  • delicacy noun A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
  • delicatessen noun A shop selling prepared foods such as cured meats, cheeses, and specialty items.

Senses

деликате́с is used for these senses in English:

  • dainty A delicacy (choice or pleasing food).
  • deli (informal) A shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving.
  • delicacy Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
  • delicatessen A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving.

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.

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