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gustatory sensation

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from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

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hypernyms (6)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. aesthesis
  2. esthesis
  3. sensation
  4. sense datum
  5. sense experience
  6. sense impression

hyponyms (25)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. astringence
  2. astringency
  3. bitter
  4. bitterness
  5. finish
  6. flatness
  7. flavor
  8. flavour
  9. mellowness
  10. nip
  11. relish
  12. salinity
  13. salt
  14. saltiness
  15. sapidity
  16. savor
  17. savour
  18. smack
  19. sour
  20. sourness
  21. sugariness
  22. sweet
  23. sweetness
  24. tang
  25. tartness

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