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.