Masticatory

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈmastɪkÉ™t(É™)ɹi/

Origin

From the participle stem of Latin masticare.

Full definition of masticatory

Noun

1. (chiefly medicine) Something chewed, originally as a medicine, now typically for pleasure or to increase the flow of saliva.
• 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, II.5.1.iv:Sneezing, masticatories, and nasals are generally received.

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to mastication.
2. Used for chewing.