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noun
A slight taint of decay, particularly in wild game meat, that used to be considered desirable; approximately, gaminess.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, uncountable
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noun
A strong, desirable flavor to be relished; piquancy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, uncountable
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History
From French haut goût, from haut (“high”), goût (“taste”).
Across languages
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