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eupeptic

Pronunciation: /juːˈpɛptɪk/
Definition of eupeptic

adjective

  • relating to or having good digestion or a consequent air of healthy good spirits.

Origin:

late 17th century (in the sense 'helping digestion'): from Greek eupeptos, from eu 'well, easily' + peptein 'to digest'

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Definition of eupeptic in the US English dictionary
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