Obs. rare–1. [f. L. adluvēscent-em, pr. pple. of adlubēsc-ĕre to find pleasure in; as if a. Fr. adlubescence, ad. L. *adlubēscentia.] Pleasure, delight.
1673. Marvell, Rehears. Transp., II. (1674), 102. Such an expansion of heart, such an adlubescence of mind … that he could scarce refrain from kissing it.
