Where does “exquisite” come from?
Exquisite comes from Latin exquisitus, the past participle of exquirere meaning to search out thoroughly, derived from quaerere to seek combined with the prefix ex-.
exquisite (English): Especially fine or pleasing; exceptional;...
Definitions
- Especially fine or pleasing; exceptional;...
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