oblectation

noun

ob·​lec·​ta·​tion

ˌäˌblekˈtāshən

plural -s

: pleasure, satisfaction, delight

oblectation of the senses

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin oblectation-, oblectatio, from oblectatus (past participle of oblectare to delight, from ob- to, over, completely + lactare, frequentative of lacere to allure) + -ion-, -io -ion

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