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delectable

de·lec·ta·ble [ di léktəb'l ]

adjective

Definition:

1. delicious: having a delicious taste

2. delightful: absolutely delightful, very pleasing, or very attractive

noun (plural de·lec·ta·bles)

Definition:

something very tasty: an appetizing food or dish

[14th century. < French délectable< Latin delectare (see delight)]

de·lec·ta·bil·i·ty [ di lèktə bíllətee ] noun

de·lec·ta·ble·ness [ di lèktəbəlnəss ] noun

de·lec·ta·bly [ di léktəblee ] adverb

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