masticatory

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masticatory - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Masticatory \Mas"ti*ca*to*ry\, n.; pl. -ries. (Med.)
     A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva. --Bacon.
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  Masticatory \Mas"ti*ca*to*ry\, a. [Cf. F. masticatoire.]
     Chewing; adapted to perform the office of chewing food.
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