delicacy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/

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Noun

Singular delicacy

Plural delicacies

1. (countable) A delicacy is an exotic, tasty, or rare food item.

   Fried fish brains with pickled banana peel is a delicacy for some gourmands.

2. (countable & uncountable) Something that is delicate, tender.

   The delicacy of your touch pleases me.