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Definition of: delicacy
(del′ə·kə·sē) noun plural ·cies
1. The quality or state of being delicate; fineness; daintiness.
2. Sensitiveness of touch or perception.
3. Fragility; frailty.
4. A luxury; dainty.
5. Need of careful treatment; subtlety; nicety.
6. Refinement of feeling; fastidiousness; consideration for others.
7. Obs. Voluptuousness; luxuriousness.
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