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Is delicacy a noun form of delicious?

No, "delicacy" is not the noun form of "delicious".

* Delicacy is a noun meaning:

* a food considered to be especially fine or luxurious.

* something pleasing and refined.

* Delicious is an adjective meaning: very pleasant to taste.

While they both relate to food and pleasantness, they are distinct words with different meanings.

Here are some examples:

* Delicious: "The cake was absolutely delicious!"

* Delicacy: "Lobster is considered a delicacy in many cultures."

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