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Digestive

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or functioning in digestion.
  2. 2
    That causes or promotes digestion.

    "While the doctor and the natives were taking a digestive nap after dinner, I strolled forth to have a peep at the country which could produce so generous a meal."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A substance that aids digestion.
  2. 2
    any substance that promotes digestion wordnet
  3. 3
    A digestive biscuit. Canada, Ireland, UK

    "I bought a packet of chocolate digestives."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Old French digestif, from Late Latin dīgestīvus. Doublet of digestif.

Etymology 2

From Old French digestif, from Late Latin dīgestīvus. Doublet of digestif.

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