# haut gout

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A slight taint of decay, particularly in wild game meat, that used to be considered desirable; approximately, gaminess.
2. A strong, desirable flavor to be relished; piquancy.

## Etymology
From French haut goût, from haut (“high”), goût (“taste”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/haut-gout