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delicacy

de·li·cacy

UK/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ US/ˈdɛlɪkʌsi/ uncommon

noun

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the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

  • “the daintiness of her touch”
  • “the fineness of her features”
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Origin

From Middle English delicacie, from Middle English delicat, from Latin delicatus. Equivalent to delic(ate) + -acy.

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