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delicacy

The correct spelling is delicacy.

How to pronounce delicacy

/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/

Say it like: Del-ica-see

The correct spelling is delicacy. The quality of being delicate.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The quality of being delicate.
  2. 2.Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement -a Chinese delicacy
  3. 3.Fineness or elegance of construction or appearance.
  4. 4.Frailty of health or fitness.
  5. 5.Refinement in taste or discrimination.

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