n. tasting, especially as a form of careful appreciation
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Tasting; the appreciation of sapid qualities by the taste organs.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of tasting.
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n. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
Word Usage
"More than 30 chateaux opened their gates to the sweating masses, and as usual local producers laid on tables of 'degustation' offering everything from foie gras and escargot to artisan cheeses."