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palate

pa·late

UK/ˈpɛl.ət/ US/ˈpæl.ət/ uncommon obsolete rare

noun

1.

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

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Origin

From Middle English palate, from Latin palātum (“roof of the mouth, palate”), perhaps of Etruscan origin.

Phrases

  • cleft palate
  • muscular palate
  • palate cleanser
  • palate expander

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