First Known Use: circa 1656
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degustation
noun de·gus·ta·tion \ˌdē-ˌgəs-ˈtā-shən\
Definition of DEGUSTATION
: the action or an instance of tasting especially in a series of small portions
— de·gust \di-ˈgəst, dē-\ transitive verb
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Origin of DEGUSTATION
French dégustation, from Latin degustation-, degustatio, from degustare to taste, from de- + gustare to taste — more at choose
Medical Dictionary
degustation
noun de·gus·ta·tion \ˌdē-ˌgəs-ˈtā-shən, di-\
Medical Definition of DEGUSTATION
: the action or an instance of tasting or savoring
—de·gust \di-ˈgəst\ transitive verb
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