Relating to the sense of taste or the act of tasting. Pertaining to the perception of flavors through the taste buds.
From Latin 'gustatus,' from 'gustare' (to taste). The root 'gust-' appears in words like 'gusto' (enthusiasm, originally for taste) and 'disgust' (literally 'bad taste').
Connect 'gustatory' to 'gusto' — both come from the Latin for taste. Someone who eats with gusto has strong gustatory appreciation. Think of 'gust' as a burst of flavor hitting your taste buds.
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