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Word of the day: Eupeptic

Eupeptic

[yoo-PEP-tik]

Part of speech: adjective

Origin: Greek, late 17th century

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

Examples of eupeptic in a sentence

"This eupeptic tea will help your stomach settle."

"The graduation party helped everyone end the semester in a eupeptic mood."

About Eupeptic

Eupeptic originates from the Greek words "eu" ("well, easily") and "peptein" ("to digest"), which, when combined, form the Greek word "eupeptos" ("helping digestion").

Did you Know?

Eupeptic shares roots with the word "pepsin," a substance that helps digestion. That's also where Pepto Bismol, a stomach-soothing medication, got inspiration for its name.

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