Masticate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

Origin

From the past participle stem of post-Classical Latin masticō ("I chew"), from Ancient Greek μαστιχάω (mastikhaō, "I grind the teeth").

Full definition of masticate

Verb

1. (transitive) To chew (food).The cow stood, quietly masticating its cud.
2. (transitive) To grind or knead something into a pulp.

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