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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

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

See also

masticatory force mastich Mastichochoria masticin mastick mastidion