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palate cleanser en · NOUN
Meanings
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A serving of food or drink intended to remove food residue from the tongue, typically served between courses so that the diner can more accurately assess a new flavour.
Pickled ginger is used as a palate cleanser between sushi pieces.
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(broadly, figuratively) Anything that serves as a temporary break or variation from the norm.
Working something like the Sloan case would get justice for a family and serve as a palate cleanser for me.
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