palate

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

roof of the mouth

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