Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Degust \De*gust"\, v. t. [L. degustare: cf. F. d['e]guster. See
   {Gust} to taste.]
   To taste. [Obs.] --Cockeram.

Source : WordNet®

degust
     v : taste with relish; "degust this wonderful soup"