masticatory

English

Etymology

From the participle stem of Latin masticare.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈmastɪkət(ə)ɹi/

Noun

masticatory (plural masticatories)

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

masticatory (not comparable)

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