Where does “delectable” come from?
Delectable comes from Middle French délectable, from Latin delectāre meaning "to delight or charm."
delectable (English): Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of...
Definitions
- Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of...
Ancestry of “delectable”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | delectare | present active infinitive of dēlectō;... |