Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Perverted sense of taste. Also parageusis.

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  • noun medicine The abnormal presence of an unpleasant taste in the mouth, sometimes caused by medications.

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Examples

  • Tastes can change on the ice-an altitude sickness medication popular at the Pole has the side effect of parageusia, lending carbonated beverages a foul bite-but freshies have enduring appeal.

    SEEDMAGAZINE.COM 2010

  • Tastes can change on the ice-an altitude sickness medication popular at the Pole has the side effect of parageusia, lending carbonated beverages a foul bite-but freshies have enduring appeal.

    SEEDMAGAZINE.COM billings@seedmediagroup.com 2010

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