Topic: FOOD
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del‧i‧ca‧cy
plural delicacies
plural delicacies1 [countable]DF something good to eat that is expensive or rare : 
Snails are considered a delicacy in France.
Snails are considered a delicacy in France.2 [uncountable] a careful and sensitive way of speaking or behaving so that you do not upset anyone [= tact]: He carried out his duties with great delicacy and understanding.
He carried out his duties with great delicacy and understanding.3 [uncountable] the quality of being easy to harm or damage
