v. t. To make hungry; to whet the appetite of. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Something which creates or whets an appetite. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. appétissant. ] Exciting appetite;
The appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. So as to excite appetite. [ 1913 Webster ]