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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Fragile :: Fragile (a.) Easily broken; brittle; frail; delicate; easily destroyed.
Refined :: Refined (a.) Freed from impurities or alloy; purifed; polished; cultured; delicate; as; refined gold; refined language; refined sentiments.
Minionette :: Minionette (a.) Small; delicate.
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Requiring careful handling; not to be rudely or hastily dealt with; nice; critical; as, a delicate subject or question..
Claytonia :: Claytonia (n.) An American genus of perennial herbs with delicate blossoms; -- sometimes called spring beauty.
Crayfish :: Crayfish (n.) Any crustacean of the family Astacidae, resembling the lobster, but smaller, and found in fresh waters. Crawfishes are esteemed very delicate food both in Europe and America. The North American species are numerous and mostly belong to the genus Cambarus. The blind crawfish of the Mammoth Cave is Cambarus pellucidus. The common European species is Astacus fluviatilis..
Question :: Question (n.) Hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question..
Tellina :: Tellina (n.) A genus of marine bivalve mollusks having thin, delicate, and often handsomely colored shells..
Tidbit :: Tidbit (n.) A delicate or tender piece of anything eatable; a delicious morsel.
Shade :: Shade (n.) Degree or variation of color, as darker or lighter, stronger or paler; as, a delicate shade of pink..
Miniardize :: Miniardize (v. t.) To render delicate or dainty.
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music..
Subtly :: Subtly (adv.) Nicely; delicately.
Belemnite :: Belemnite (n.) A conical calcareous fossil, tapering to a point at the lower extremity, with a conical cavity at the other end, where it is ordinarily broken; but when perfect it contains a small chambered cone, called the phragmocone, prolonged, on one side, into a delicate concave blade; the thunderstone. It is the internal shell of a cephalopod related to the sepia, and belonging to an extinct family. The belemnites are found in rocks of the Jurassic and Cretaceous ages..
Manage :: Manage (n.) Hence: Esp., to guide by careful or delicate treatment; to wield with address; to make subservient by artful conduct; to bring around cunningly to one's plans..
Delicately :: Delicately (adv.) In a delicate manner.
Millerite :: Millerite (n.) A sulphide of nickel, commonly occurring in delicate capillary crystals, also in incrustations of a bronze yellow; -- sometimes called hair pyrites..
Leggiero :: Leggiero (a. & adv.) Light or graceful; in a light, delicate, and brisk style..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate; -- said of constitution, health, etc.; as, a delicate child; delicate health..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
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