exquisite


2ex·qui·site

noun \ek-ˈskwi-zət, ˈek-(ˌ)\

Definition of EXQUISITE

: one who is overly fastidious in dress or ornament

Origin of EXQUISITE

(see 1exquisite)
First Known Use: 1819

Rhymes with EXQUISITE

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