prandial

[ pran-dee-uh l ]
/ ˈpræn di əl /

adjective

of or relating to a meal, especially dinner.

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Origin of prandial

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

OTHER WORDS FROM prandial

pran·di·al·ly, adverb

Words nearby prandial

pramipexole, prana, pranava, prance, prand., prandial, prandtl, prandtl number, prang, pranidhana, prank
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British Dictionary definitions for prandial

prandial
/ (ˈprændɪəl) /

adjective

facetious of or relating to a meal

Derived forms of prandial

prandially, adverb

Word Origin for prandial

C19: from Latin prandium meal, luncheon
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Medical definitions for prandial

prandial
[ prăn′dē-əl ]

adj.

Of or relating to a meal.
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