Meaning of the word "taste bud" in English

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taste bud

US /ˈteɪst bʌd/
UK /ˈteɪst bʌd/
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Noun

1.

any of the clusters of cells on the tongue and in the lining of the mouth that provide the sense of taste

Example:
Sweet foods activate the taste buds at the tip of the tongue.
Some people have more sensitive taste buds than others.
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