delicacy

UK /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ US /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The quality of being delicate.

[…] for unless a matter be true enough to stand a good deal of misrepresentation, its truth is not of a very robust order, and the blame will rather lie with its own delicacy than with the carelessness of the crusher.

2

Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.

a Chinese delicacy

3

Fineness or elegance of construction or appearance.

4

Frailty of health or fitness.

5

Refinement in taste or discrimination.

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