delicacy
Example Sentences
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Edible snails - or escargot - are a French delicacy, usually cooked in garlic butter or wine before being extracted from their shell.
From BBC
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
With those things in mind, Capote carefully describes each mouth-watering delicacy as if filling a stage set.
Red abalone are large, edible sea snails that are considered a delicacy.
From Los Angeles Times
Families generally select child care with great delicacy and consideration, seeking a site that is not only practical but also reflective of their values, culture, language or religion.
From Los Angeles Times
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