■ adjective relating to the process of digesting food.
↘(of food or medicine) aiding or promoting the process of digestion.
■ noun
1》 a food or medicine that aids or promotes the digestion of food.
2》 Brit. a round semi-sweet biscuit made of wholemeal flour.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. digestif , -ive or L. digestivus , from digest- , digerere (see digest ).