stomachal en · ADJ
Etymology
From stomach + -al, compare French stomacal.
Meanings
- Of or relating to the stomach; gastric.
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(obsolete) Helping the stomach; stomachic; cordial.
Then shall you be presented with a cup of claret hypocras, which is right healthful and stomachal.
1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 120:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more stomachal | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most stomachal | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |