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I'm not a fussy eater, but when I'm travelling, I try to stick to the same regime and just have my chicken and my mash and broccoli. Otherwise, you start eating all these funny delicacies, and it makes your tummy turn upside down.
Ella Henderson

Meaning of "delicacies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DELICACIES

delicacies  [ˈdelɪkəsɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DELICACIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Delicacies is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DELICACIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

delicacies

Delicacy

A delicacy is a food item that is considered highly desirable in various cultures. Often this is because of unusual flavors or characteristics, or because it is rare compared to the availability of other foodstuffs. Delicacies vary per different countries, customs and ages. Flamingo tongue was a highly prized dish in ancient Rome, but is not eaten at all in modern times. Lobsters were considered poverty food in North America until the mid-19th century, when they started being treated as they were in Europe, a delicacy. Some delicacies are confined to a certain culture, such as fugu in Japan, bird's nest soup in China, and ant larvae in Mexico.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DELICACIES


apostasies
əˈpɒstəsɪz
argosies
ˈɑːɡəsɪz
compasses
ˈkʌmpəsɪz
courtesies
ˈkɜːtəsɪz
cross-purposes
ˌkrɒsˈpɜːpəsɪz
degeneracies
dɪˈdʒenərəsɪz
ecstasies
ˈekstəsɪz
episcopacies
ɪˈpɪskəpəsɪz
fantasies
ˈfæntəsɪz
galluses
ˈɡæləsɪz
idiocies
ˈɪdɪəsɪz
idiosyncrasies
ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkrəsɪz
jealousies
ˈdʒeləsɪz
lunacies
ˈluːnəsɪz
mobocracies
mɒˈbɒkrəsɪz
ochlocracies
ɒkˈlɒkrəsɪz
papacies
ˈpeɪpəsɪz
piracies
ˈpaɪrəsɪz
plutocracies
ˌpluːˈtɒkrəsɪz
timocracies
taɪˈmɒkrəsɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DELICACIES

deliberately
deliberateness
deliberation
deliberations
deliberative
deliberatively
deliberativeness
deliberator
Delibes
delible
delicacy
delicate
delicately
delicateness
delicatessen
delice
delicious
deliciously
deliciousness
delict

WORDS THAT END LIKE DELICACIES

abbacies
accuracies
advocacies
agencies
aristocracies
autocracies
bureaucracies
confederacies
conspiracies
curacies
delegacies
democracies
facies
fallacies
inaccuracies
intimacies
legacies
magistracies
obstinacies
pharmacies
theocracies

Synonyms and antonyms of delicacies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DELICACIES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «delicacies» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of delicacies

Translation of «delicacies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DELICACIES

Find out the translation of delicacies to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of delicacies from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «delicacies» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

美食
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

delicias
570 millions of speakers

English

delicacies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

व्यंजनों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شهية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

деликатесы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

iguarias
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সুস্বাদু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

spécialités
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Makanan istimewa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feinkost
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

珍味
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

요리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Delicacies
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

món ngon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வகைகளின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Delicacies
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lezzetler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

delizie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przysmaki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

делікатеси
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

delicatese
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λιχουδιές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lekkernye
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

delikatesser
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

delikatesser
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of delicacies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DELICACIES»

The term «delicacies» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.207 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DELICACIES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about delicacies

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QUOTES WITH «DELICACIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word delicacies.
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Ella Henderson
I'm not a fussy eater, but when I'm travelling, I try to stick to the same regime and just have my chicken and my mash and broccoli. Otherwise, you start eating all these funny delicacies, and it makes your tummy turn upside down.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DELICACIES»

Discover the use of delicacies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to delicacies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sea Monsters and Other Delicacies
The adventure continues in the second book, Sea Monsters and Other Delicacies, for Ulf and his friends, Orson the giant, Tiana the Fairy, and Dr. Fielding.
David Sinden, Matthew Morgan, Guy Macdonald, 2009
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Psyche Delicacies: Coffee, Chocolate, Chiles, Kava, and ...
Describes the history, folklore, and science of five widely used psychotropic plants.
Chris Kilham, 2001
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Dark Delicacies
An anthology of nineteen commissioned horror stories includes contributions by such genre masters and fresh talents as Clive Barker, Brian Lumley, Ray Bradbury, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and Whitley Strieber. Reprint.
Del Howison, Jeff Gelb, 2007
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Global Delicacies: Discover Missing Links from Ancient ...
Be warned, however, that you may find some delicacies offensive and distasteful. You may choose what you want to eat and discard what you do not want to eat. This is a learning curve on your part about global delicacies.
Andrew Nyakupfuka, 2013
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Dreadful Delicacies
The authors of Critter Cuisine have produced another outlandish gourmet "cookbook" to keep the culinary world clucking.
Al Clayton, Mary Ann Clayton, 1993
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Sea Monsters and Other Delicacies: An Awfully Beastly ...
The second book in this fantastic series.
The Beastly Boys, 2009
7
Dark Delicacies III: Haunted
A stellar cast of horror writers comprise this third entry in the Dark Delicacies anthology series.
Del Howison, Jeff Gelb, 2009
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Champagne and Caviar and Other Delicacies
Lavish full-color photographs and imaginative recipes bring readers a bounty of the world's most exotic, exquisite, and expensive staples, explaining the best ways to find, select, order, prepare, and enjoy caviar, foie gras, truffles, and ...
Judith C. Sutton, 1998
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Learning & Living in the 21st Century Iv for H.s.' 2007 Ed.
Overview Native delicacies are traditional favorites among Filipinos. They are always part of celebrations be it Christmas, New Year, Easter, All Souls' Day, or a fiesta. Native delicacies utilize rice as the basic ingredient. Rice of the glutinous ...
Dela Cruz,et Al
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Dark Delicacies II: Fear; More Original Tales of Terror and ...
A second anthology of twenty original short tales of horror and suspense features pieces by foremost contemporary authors, including Barbara Hambly, John Farris, and James Sallis. Simultaneous.
Del Howison, Jeff Gelb, Ray Harryhausen, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DELICACIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term delicacies is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hello Kitty Obrigado Macau gives local delicacies a feline twist
Although Hello Kitty has been around since 1974, the cartoon character is the muse for all types of trends throughout the world. Hello Kitty ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
2
Now, savour Kashmiri delicacies in Chennai
Now, denizens of this Tamil Nadu capital, where temperatures can soar to the mid-40s, can savour delicacies like tabakh maaz (lamb ribs with ... «GreaterKashmir.com, Jul 15»
3
'Eat like a Greek' with these simple Mediterranean delicacies
The world's eyes are on Greece right now and so, too, our stomachs. We truly are a global village as we share our air, our climate and our ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
4
Istanbul: From local delicacies on its Asian shore to arty hangouts …
'The shortest book in the world is the book on British cuisine," says Petek as she piles my plate high with rice-stuffed vine leaves, artichokes ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Bien Trucha offers unique Mexican delicacies
The Barriga de Puerco taco, a taco made with slow-roasted pork belly, adobo, salsa verde cruda, cucumber, and queso fresco is a dish not to ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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Bangladeshi Muslims receive delicacies from Buddhist monks
Poor Bangladeshi Muslims wait to receive food at the Buddhist monastery Dharmarajika, in the capital Dhaka. The monks have been distributing daily food ... «Hong Kong Standard, Jul 15»
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Recipes: Delicious array of delicacies for Iftar
During the season of Ramzaan it is difficult to miss all the delicacies that are being made in homes and restaurants to help the devout break ... «The Hans India, Jul 15»
8
Indulge your sweet tooth with Ramzan delicacies
NAVI MUMBAI: What is any festival without its share of sweet delicacies? Muslims observing roza during the holy month of Ramzan are more ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Delicacies for Iftar
The month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sunrise till sunset, is observed all across the world with devotion. After sunset, one breaks the ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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NRGs to be treated with local delicacies this December in Gujrat
VADODARA/ANAND: Come December, NRGs will be treated to a lavish spread of traditional Gujarati delicacies in the NRG hub of central ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Delicacies [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/delicacies>. Apr 2024 ».
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