palate vs soft spot

palate

noun
  • Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something. 

  • The hypopharynx of an insect. 

  • A projection in the throat of certain bilabiate flowers as the snapdragon. 

  • A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors. 

  • A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analagous to the palate of vertebrates. 

  • Taste or flavour, especially with reference to wine or other alcoholic drinks. 

  • The palate of an animal, as an item of food. 

verb
  • To relish; to find palatable. 

soft spot

noun
  • A sentimental fondness or affection. 

  • A point of vulnerability in a defence. 

  • A fontanelle. 

How often have the words palate and soft spot occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )