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delicious definition

de·li·cious (di lis̸həs)

adjective

  1. very enjoyable; delightful a delicious bit of gossip
  2. very pleasing to the senses, esp. to taste or smell

Etymology: ME < OFr delicieus < L deliciosus < deliciae, delight < OL delicere: see delicate

noun

a variety of sweet, chiefly red or yellow winter apple

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