2 entries under this word

Masticatory

Mās'ti-ca-to-ry, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. masticatoire, Sp. & It. masticatorio.] Chewing; adapted to perform the office of chewing food.

Mās'ti-ca-to-ry, n.

noun

n. (Med.) A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva.