digestive

Definitions


[dɪˈdʒɛstɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to the process of digesting food
(e.g: digestive disorders)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French digestif, -ive or Latin digestivus, from digest- ‘digested’, from the verb digerere (see digest)


[dɪˈdʒɛstɪv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a food, drink, or medicine that aids or promotes the digestion of food

- a round semi-sweet biscuit made of wholemeal flour


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French digestif, -ive or Latin digestivus, from digest- ‘digested’, from the verb digerere (see digest)




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