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peptic

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛptɪk/ / /ˈpeptɪk/ / /ˈpeptək/

adj

Etymology: From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).

  1. Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
  2. Of or pertaining to pepsin.

noun

Etymology: From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).

  1. An agent that promotes digestion.
  2. 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?