gust

5 ENTRIES FOUND:

1gust

noun \ˈgəst\

Definition of GUST

1
obsolete a : the sensation of taste b : inclination, liking
2
: keen delight

Origin of GUST

Middle English guste, from Latin gustus; akin to Latin gustare to taste — more at choose
First Known Use: 15th century

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monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

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