gustatorial

English

Etymology

From gustatory +‎ -al.[1]

Adjective

gustatorial (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to gustation, the sense of taste.
    Synonym: gustatory
    Such gustatorial temptations as red chile chocolates, Poire Williams cordials, and coconut-cream truffles.
    • 1985 April 27, Sue Hyde, “Sunday Brunch with a Harbor View”, in Gay Community News, page 8:
      Both egg dishes were accompanied by roasted baby red potatoes and fresh, baked-on-the-premises orange spice muffins with a pot of whipped butter. We cannot underestimate the gustatorial importance of the potato side dish.

Derived terms

References
  1. “gustatorial”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
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