family members to feed; mouthfeel; livestock appetite
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
family members to feed; number of mouths at home
informalRefers to the number of dependents within a family. Often used to describe economic pressure.
He has many mouths to feed at home, so life is relatively difficult.
Now there are fewer mouths to feed at home, so the burden is lighter.
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mouthfeel; texture and taste when eating
neutralRefers to the sensory experience of food, including texture, juiciness, and overall palatability.
This bread has a soft, fluffy mouthfeel and is very popular.
This type of pear is low in moisture, so the mouthfeel is slightly poor.
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Good rice should have a sweet and fragrant mouthfeel.
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appetite; eating capacity (of livestock)
neutralUsed specifically for domestic animals to describe their health and growth potential based on how much they eat.
This ox has a good appetite and is well-fleshed and strong.
This horse hasn't had a very good appetite lately.
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Judging by this pig's appetite, it must be very healthy.