peptic
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɛptɪk/ / /ˈpeptɪk/ / /ˈpeptək/
adj
Etymology: From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).
- Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
- Of or pertaining to pepsin.
noun
Etymology: From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).
- An agent that promotes digestion.
- The digestive organs.
“But though the port surpasses praise, / My nerves have dealt with stiffer. / Is there some magic in the place? / Or do my peptics differ?”