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.

Webster 1913