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delicati

Delicati is a term of Italian origin used as the masculine plural form of the adjective delicato. The word describes things that are delicate, refined, or require gentle handling. In everyday Italian, delicati can modify nouns related to texture, flavor, or demeanor, such as delicate fabrics, delicate flavors, or delicate manners. In culinary contexts, the adjective often conveys subtlety or finesse rather than harshness, for example when referring to delicate sauces or delicate pastries. In non-culinary usage, delicati can describe sensitive or fragile objects or situations.

Delicati may also occur as a surname or as part of brand names in Italian-speaking communities; in

Etymology: delicato, from which delicati is derived, comes from Latin delicatus, meaning refined, chosen, or delicate.

See also: delicato, delicata.

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