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1. (adj.) delectable
delightful; highly pleasing.
2. delectable
delicious.
3. (n.) delectable
an appetizing food or dish.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < L dēlectābilis delightful =dēlectā(re) to delight (freq. of dēlicere to entice =dē- de - + -licere, comb. form of lacere to lure) +-bilis -ble)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) delectable, delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
2. (adj) delectable, sexually attractive
capable of arousing desire
"the delectable Miss Haynes"
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| Definition of 'delectable' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) delectable
highly pleasing; delightful
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