"masticable" meaning in English

See masticable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more masticable [comparative], most masticable [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} masticable (comparative more masticable, superlative most masticable)
  1. Able to be chewed. Related terms: masticate
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