Definition of PEPTIC

peptic

Meanings

Plural: peptics

Adjective

  • relating to or promoting digestion
    • "peptic juices"

Adj

  • Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
  • Of or pertaining to pepsin.

Noun

  • An agent that promotes digestion.
  • The digestive organs.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).

Scrabble Score: 12

peptic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
peptic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
peptic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

peptic is a valid Words With Friends word