'Masticatory' definitions:

Definition of 'Masticatory'

From: GCIDE
  • Masticatory \Mas"ti*ca*to*ry\, a. [Cf. F. masticatoire.] Chewing; adapted to perform the office of chewing food. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Masticatory'

From: GCIDE
  • Masticatory \Mas"ti*ca*to*ry\, n.; pl. -ries. (Med.) A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]