masticatory Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mas"ti*ca*to*ry adjective

Etymology

Cf. F. masticatoire.

Definitions

1. Chewing; adapted to perform the office o chewing food.

Mas"ti*ca*to*ry noun

Wordforms

plural -ries

Definitions

1. (Med.) A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva. Bacon.