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.
Your note
not saved0 chars