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stomachic

|sto/mach/ic|

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/stəˈmækɪk/

aiding digestion

Etymology
Etymology Information

'stomachic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'stomachikos,' where 'stomachos' meant 'stomach.'

Historical Evolution

'stomachikos' transformed into the Latin word 'stomachicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stomachic.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the stomach,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a medicine or tonic that aids digestion.

He took a stomachic after the heavy meal.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

relating to the stomach; aiding digestion.

The doctor recommended a stomachic tonic to aid digestion.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/19 07:11