Delectible

/dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Variant spelling of delectable; highly pleasing to taste, smell, or the senses generally.

Etymology

Alternative form of 'delectable,' from Latin 'delectabilis.' This spelling variant appears in older texts but is now considered non-standard.

Kelly Says

Spelling variations like 'delectible' versus 'delectable' show how English orthography wasn't standardized until fairly recently—both spellings were once equally valid!

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