Definition of delicate

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Delicate (a.) Soft and fair; -- said of the skin or a surface; as, a delicate cheek; a delicate complexion..

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Style :: Stylaster (n.) Any one of numerous species of delicate, usually pink, calcareous hydroid corals of the genus Stylaster..
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..
Retina :: Retina (n.) The delicate membrane by which the back part of the globe of the eye is lined, and in which the fibers of the optic nerve terminate. See Eye..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
Thecla :: Thecla (n.) Any one of many species of small delicately colored butterflies belonging to Thecla and allied genera; -- called also hairstreak, and elfin..
Fraxin :: Fraxin (n.) A colorless crystalline substance, regarded as a glucoside, and found in the bark of the ash (Fraxinus) and along with esculin in the bark of the horse-chestnut. It shows a delicate fluorescence in alkaline solutions; -- called also paviin..
Trichomanes :: Trichomanes (n.) Any fern of the genus Trichomanes. The fronds are very delicate and often translucent, and the sporangia are borne on threadlike receptacles rising from the middle of cup-shaped marginal involucres. Several species are common in conservatories; two are native in the United States..
Challis :: Challis (n.) A soft and delicate woolen, or woolen and silk, fabric, for ladies' dresses..
Junket :: Junket (n.) A cheese cake; a sweetmeat; any delicate food.
Say :: Say (n.) A delicate kind of serge, or woolen cloth..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
Tellina :: Tellina (n.) A genus of marine bivalve mollusks having thin, delicate, and often handsomely colored shells..
Fine :: Fine (superl.) Made of fine materials; light; delicate; as, fine linen or silk..
Fragile :: Fragile (a.) Easily broken; brittle; frail; delicate; easily destroyed.
Delicately :: Delicately (adv.) In a delicate manner.
Nasty :: Nasty (superl.) Characterized by obcenity; indecent; indelicate; gross; filthy.
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer..
Vitrina :: Vitrina (n.) A genus of terrestrial gastropods, having transparent, very thin, and delicate shells, -- whence the name..
Lily-handed :: Lily-handed (a.) Having white, delicate hands..
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