delectation

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun] formal, chiefly humorous
  • pleasure and delight: they had all manner of rock ‘n’ roll goodies for our delectation

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin delectatio(n-), from delectare 'to charm' (see delight)