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Have you ever heard a young child describe a favorite food as “licius” instead of “delicious”? Back in the Middle Ages, the word licius was sometimes used as a shortened form of delicious by adults and kids alike. Linguists believe that luscious may have developed when licius (which comes from the Latin verb delicere, meaning “to entice by charm or attraction”) was further altered to lucius by 15th-century speakers. The adjective lush can sometimes mean “delicious” as well but is not a shortened form of luscious, having developed on its own from the Middle English lusch, meaning “soft or tender.”
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 June 2024
Since 2021, Jason has been relentlessly pursuing his goal of producing luscious tasting wine bottles for an affordable price.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 9 June 2024
And even with all of the luscious seafood, what took the dish over the top were the breadcrumbs on top, which added a satisfying contrast in textures.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 22 May 2024
This white Burgundy is a rare treat even in normal years, as Vougeot is known mostly for its reds, but the 2021 in particular offers luscious flavors of peach and Bartlett pear with soft notes of beeswax and oyster shell on the long, silky finish.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luscious. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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