taste bud
US /ˈteɪst bʌd/
UK /ˈteɪst bʌd/
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Geschmacksknospe, Geschmackspapille
any of the clusters of cells on the tongue and in the lining of the mouth that provide the sense of taste
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Sweet foods activate the taste buds at the tip of the tongue.
Süße Speisen aktivieren die Geschmacksknospen an der Zungenspitze.
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Some people have more sensitive taste buds than others.
Manche Menschen haben empfindlichere Geschmacksknospen als andere.