aperitive

[ uh-per-i-tiv ]

adjective

1. aperient.
2. having a stimulating effect on the appetite.

noun

1. an aperient.
2. an appetite stimulant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aperitive¹

1575–85; < Medieval Latin aperitīvus, variant of Late Latin apertīvus, equivalent to Latin apert- ( aperture ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

The aperitive virtue of a key, the attractive virtue of a crook.

From Project Gutenberg

This composition, as well as the Sweet Spirit of Nitre, is esteemed in medicine to be very aperitive and diuretic.

From Project Gutenberg

Aperient roots,1535 Aperitive species; Species diuretic, L. 1.

From Project Gutenberg

He discussed the "efficacy" of millepedes, which he found to be "very diuretical and aperitive."

From Project Gutenberg

The aperitive virtue of a key, the attractive virtue of a hook.

From Project Gutenberg