Delicious

Delicious
noun (plural Deliciouses or Delicious) Date: circa 1903 a sweet red or yellow eating apple of United States origin that has a crown of five rounded prominences on the end opposite the stem

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  • delicious — [di lish′əs] adj. [ME < OFr delicieus < L deliciosus < deliciae, delight < OL delicere: see DELICATE] 1. very enjoyable; delightful [a delicious bit of gossip] 2. very pleasing to the senses, esp. to taste or smell n. ☆ [D ] a variety …   English World dictionary

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