/keuh lek"teuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. capable of being collected.
n.
2. an object suitable for a collection, originally a work of fine art or an antique, now including also any of a wide variety of items collected as a hobby, for display, or as an investment whose value may appreciate.
Also, collectable .
[ 1640-50; COLLECT 1 + -IBLE ]