Definitions for gustatory

gustatory gus·ta·to·ry

Spelling: [guhs-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
IPA: /ˈgʌs təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Gustatory is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 416 anagrams from letters in gustatory (agorsttuy).

Definitions for gustatory

adjective

  1. of or relating to taste or tasting.

Origin of gustatory

1675-85; Latin gustā(re) to taste + -tory1

Examples for gustatory

For the sense of sight cannot perceive taste, nor can color be apprehended by the gustatory sense.

The habit was subtly characteristic of the man, because it was so suggestive of gustatory enthusiasm.

And so our royal relative is dead!And so he rests from gustatory labors!

As for gustatory sensations, they are very rare and without interest.

Real enjoyment ought not to be dependent upon feasting and gustatory pleasures.

Because the gustatory nerves are not distributed to that part of the tongue.

To such, the nearer the flavor approaches that of smoked herring and tobacco, the greater the gustatory gratification.

He was the food, and the sight of him excited in her the gustatory sensations.

Because they thereby bring the wine in contact with the under surface of the tongue, in which the gustatory nerves chiefly reside.

Or the gustatory romance of Cheddar cheese, musty ale, roast lamb and greens.

Word Value for gustatory
Scrable

13

Words with friends

14

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