gustofacial

English

Etymology

From Latin gustus (“a tasting”), and facial.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -eɪʃəl

Adjective

gustofacial (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to a basic reflex where different tastes produce different reactions in young children.
    • 1993, Richard Cytowic, The Man Who Tasted Shapes:
      In the gustofacial reflex, sweet tastes evoke a smile, bitter tastes produce a look of disgust and sticking out of the tongue, while sour tastes make the newborn purse its lips.
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