"delection" meaning in English

See delection in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} delection (uncountable)
  1. A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-delection-en-noun-bSQWoMHT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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