MASTICATE


Meaning of MASTICATE in English

[ 'mastɪkeɪt ]

■ verb chew (food).

Derivatives

mastication noun

masticator noun

masticatory adjective

Origin

C17 (earlier (ME) as mastication ): from late L. masticat- , masticare 'chew', from Gk mastikhan 'gnash the teeth'.

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