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noun rare and expensive type of food ADJ. great | exotic, rare | local Have you tried any of the local delicacies? VERB + DELICACY be considered The eggs of this bird are considered a great delicacy. | sample, try care and sensitivity/requiring care and sensitivity ADJ. extreme, great, utmost He handled the situation with extreme delicacy. PREP. with ~ These objects are very old and should be treated with great delicacy. PHRASES a matter of (some) delicacy lightness and gentleness ADJ. exquisite the exquisite delicacy of the embroidery
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