v. t.
n. One who masticates. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. masticatio: cf. F. mastication. ] The act or operation of masticating; chewing, as of food. [ 1913 Webster ]
Mastication is a necessary preparation of solid aliment, without which there can be no good digestion. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
a. [ Cf. F. masticatoire. ] Chewing; adapted to perform the office of chewing food. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;