I. di-ˈlek-tə-bəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin delectabilis, from delectare to delight — more at delight
Date: 15th century
1. : highly pleasing : delightful
a delectable melody
2. : delicious
a delectable meal
• de·lec·ta·bil·i·ty -ˌlek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• de·lec·ta·bly -blē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1921
: something that is delectable ; especially : a delicious food item