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delicacy

[del-i-kuh-see] / ˈdɛl ɪ kə si /




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Philip is a harvester of periwinkles, but says the sea snails - a delicacy in the Niger Delta - are hard to come by these days in the mangroves and swamps.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The dish is a Ukrainian delicacy from Sokol’s home country, where she was once a fashion designer and influencer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

His family has trawled for their livelihoods here since 1918, and Koman's company still keeps live eels for smoking - a traditional Dutch delicacy - and supplying high-end restaurants across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Stuffed cabbages, for example, are a hearty delicacy that transcends geographical borders.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

I asked Bambi, with maximum delicacy, to please hold off, temporarily, submitting any more drawings with titles kindred to “Forgive Them Their Trespasses.”

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger




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