Where does “masticate” come from?
masticate (English) comes from Latin masticatus, from Latin masticō, from Latin masticāre, from Ancient Greek μαστιχάω, from Ancient Greek μάσταξ — mouth, jaws, that with which one chews; mouthful,...
masticate (English): To chew; To grind or knead something into a pulp
Definitions
- To chew; To grind or knead something into a pulp
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