peptic

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛptɪk/

Adjective

peptic (comparative more peptic, superlative most peptic)

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

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Noun

peptic (plural peptics)

  1. An agent that promotes digestion.
  2. (in the plural) The digestive organs.
    • Alfred, Lord Tennyson
      Is there some magic in the place, / Or do my peptics differ?
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