potatory

[ poh-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or given to drinking.

Origin of potatory

1
From the Latin word pōtātōrius, dating back to 1820–30. See potation, -tory1

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potatory

/ (ˈpəʊtətərɪ, -trɪ) /


adjective
  1. rare of, relating to, or given to drinking

Origin of potatory

1
C19: from Late Latin pōtātōrius concerning drinking, from Latin pōtāre to drink

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