An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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pleasure
  زوشه  
zušé
Fr.: plaisir  

  1. The state or feeling of being pleased.

  2. Enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one’s liking; gratification; delight.

  3. Worldly or frivolous enjoyment (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.Fr. plesir, plaisir “enjoyment, delight, desire,” from plaisir “to please,” from L. placere “to please, give pleasure.”

Etymology (PE): Zusé, from Av. zuš- “to take pleasure;” related to O.Pers. daušta- “friend,” Mid.Pers. dôš- “to love, like, choose,” dôšišn “pleasure, liking;”
Parthian zwš “love;” Mod.Pers. dôst, dust “friend;” cf. Skt. jos- “to like, enjoy;” Gk. geuomai “to taste;” L. gusto “I taste;” gustus “taste, enjoyment.”