prandial

[pran-dee-uh l]

adjective

of or relating to a meal, especially dinner.

Origin of prandial

1810–20; < Latin prandi(um) luncheon, meal + -al¹

Related formspran·di·al·ly, adverb

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Historical Examples of prandial

Sharks and wolves may no longer be figured as types of prandial haste.
The Oxford Book of American Essays
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After all, our prandial prejudices are merely the result of custom.
The Unpopular Review, Volume II Number 3
Various
Whenever these prandial consultations were held, Archie paid the bill.
The Claverings
Anthony Trollope
Find it again and you revive that other lost art of prandial conversation.
The Firing Line
Robert W. Chambers
Dr. The incident is calculated to impair the appetite and cast a gloom around the prandial board.
The Silver Shield
Sydney Grundy

British Dictionary definitions for prandial

prandial

adjective

facetious of or relating to a meal

Derived Formsprandially, adverb

Word Origin for prandial

C19: from Latin prandium meal, luncheon

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Word Origin and History for prandial

adj.

"pertaining to dinner," 1820, from Latin prandium "late breakfast, luncheon" (see postprandial). OED reports it as "affected or jocose."

prandial in Medicine

prandial

[prăn′dē-əl]

adj.

Of or relating to a meal.