tastebud

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Etymology

From taste +‎ bud.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈteɪstbʌd/
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Noun

tastebud (plural tastebuds)

  1. (anatomy) Any of the small organs on the tongue used for tasting.

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