masticatory (plural masticatories)
(chiefly medicine) Something chewed, originally as a medicine, now typically for pleasure or to increase the flow of saliva.
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
19 June 2025
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