adjective
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stimulating gastric activity
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of or relating to the stomach
noun
Other Word Forms
- stomachically adverb
Etymology
Origin of stomachic
1650–60; < Latin stomachicus < Greek stomachikós. See stomach, -ic
Example Sentences
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Their appetite becomes depraved, and, from being shut out from access to the stomachic intended for them by nature, they take to devouring earth, or any substance capable of serving as a substitute for it.
From A Treatise on Sheep: The Best Means for their Improvement, General Management, and the Treatment of their Diseases. by Blacklock, Ambrose
Lady Janet was meanwhile deep in the formation of a stomachic, which, judging from the maid's face as she tasted it, must needs have been of the pungent order.
From Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
It was reserved to Simps alone to miss the shining mark by reason of stomachic distortion.
From The Story of the Raising and Organization of a Regiment of Volunteers in 1862 Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the District of Columbia, War Papers 46 by Spear, Ellis
Coriander seed, used principally in ale, is warm and stomachic; but when used in great quantity, it is pernicious.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849
Its blanched stems, candied with sugar, form a very agreeable sweetmeat, possessing tonic and stomachic qualities.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
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