Definition of delicate

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Delicate (a.) Fine or slender; minute; not coarse; -- said of a thread, or the like; as, delicate cotton..

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Bloom :: Bloom (n.) The delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves, as on grapes, plums, etc. Hence: Anything giving an appearance of attractive freshness; a flush; a glow..
Spermatozoid :: Spermatozoid (n.) The male germ cell in animals and plants, the essential element in fertilization; a microscopic animalcule-like particle, usually provided with one or more cilia by which it is capable of active motion. In animals, the familiar type is that of a small, more or less ovoid head, with a delicate threadlike cilium, or tail. Called also spermatozoon. In plants the more usual term is antherozoid..
Indelicacy :: Indelicacy (n.) The quality of being indelicate; want of delicacy, or of a nice sense of, or regard for, purity, propriety, or refinement in manners, language, etc.; rudeness; coarseness; also, that which is offensive to refined taste or purity of mind..
Cerosin :: Cerosin (n.) A waxy substance obtained from the bark of the sugar cane, and crystallizing in delicate white laminae..
Subtile :: Subtile (a.) Delicately constituted or constructed; nice; fine; delicate; tenuous; finely woven.
Delicateness :: Delicateness (n.) The quality of being delicate.
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness..
Witily :: Witily (adv.) In a witty manner; wisely; ingeniously; artfully; with it; with a delicate turn or phrase, or with an ingenious association of ideas..
Cellepore :: Cellepore (n.) A genus of delicate branching corals, made up of minute cells, belonging to the Bryozoa..
Nice :: Nice (superl.) Apprehending slight differences or delicate distinctions; distinguishing accurately or minutely; carefully discriminating; as, a nice taste or judgment..
Millerite :: Millerite (n.) A sulphide of nickel, commonly occurring in delicate capillary crystals, also in incrustations of a bronze yellow; -- sometimes called hair pyrites..
Queasy :: Queasy (a.) Fastidious; squeamish; delicate; easily disturbed; unsettled; ticklish.
Smilax :: Smilax (n.) A delicate trailing plant (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) much used for decoration. It is a native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Retepore :: Retepore (n.) Any one of several species of bryozoans of the genus Retepora. They form delicate calcareous corals, usually composed of thin fenestrated fronds..
Entail :: Entail (n.) Delicately carved ornamental work; intaglio.
Lavender :: Lavender (n.) The pale, purplish color of lavender flowers, paler and more delicate than lilac..
Fine :: Fine (superl.) Made of fine materials; light; delicate; as, fine linen or silk..
Lily-handed :: Lily-handed (a.) Having white, delicate hands..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
Blush :: Blush (v. i.) To have a warm and delicate color, as some roses and other flowers..
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