MASTICATORY

Etymology

Noun

masticatory (plural masticatories)

(chiefly medicine) Something chewed, originally as a medicine, now typically for pleasure or to increase the flow of saliva.

Adjective

masticatory (not comparable)

Of, or relating to mastication.

Used for chewing.

Source: Wiktionary


Mas"ti*ca*to*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. masticatoire.]

Definition: Chewing; adapted to perform the office o

Mas"ti*ca*to*ry, n.; pl. -ries (. (Med.)

Definition: A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva. Bacon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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