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Meaning of masticatory | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌmasˈtɪk.eɪ.tər.i

Definitions

Something chewed, originally as a medicine, now typically for pleasure or to increase the flow of saliva.

Examples

“Sneezing, masticatories, and nasals are generally received.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

masticatory force mastich Mastichochoria masticin mastick mastidion

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