a. [ L. detestabilis: cf. F. détestable. ] Worthy of being detested; abominable; extremely hateful; very odious; deserving abhorrence;
Thou hast defiled my sanctuary will all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations. Ezek. v. 11.
n. The quality or state of being detestable. [ 1913 Webster ]