də̇ˈkäkt, dēˈ- transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin decoctus, past participle of decoquere, from de down, away + coquere to cook — more at cook
1.
a. : to prepare by boiling : extract the flavor or active principle of by boiling
b. : to steep in hot water
2.
a. : to boil down : concentrate by or as if by boiling
here we have the thrice … decocted essence of the critical study of generations — George Saintsbury
b. obsolete : diminish
3. obsolete : kindle , excite