delicacies

Example Sentences

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The insects are considered aphrodisiacs, delicacies and pets, said defence lawyer David Lusweti Namai.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

A stone’s throw away from the Roxbury warehouse was a Mexican bakery serving delicacies like conchas and empanadas.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

The smell of burgers, brats and other grilled delicacies wafted through the air as children played football on the grass and a nearby patch of dirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Visitors share their itineraries online, complete with coloured-coded route maps and snaps of Uyghur delicacies, like the spicy stew, "big plate chicken", grilled lamb skewers, and wine made with horse milk.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

It did not occur to him that all the world might not desire such delicacies as two pounds of pork and six ounces of beef and a small pond fish.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck