Digestive

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /daɪˈdÊ’É›stɪv/

Origin

From Old French digestif, from Late Latin digestivus.

Full definition of digestive

Adjective

1. of, relating to, or functioning in digestion
2. having the power to cause or promote digestion
• Herman Melville, OmooWhile the doctor and the natives were taking a digestive nap after dinner, I strolled forth to have a peep at the country which could produce so generous a meal.

Noun

1. a substance that aids digestion
2. (UK, Ireland) digestive biscuitI bought a packet of chocolate digestives.