bibitory

adjective

bib·​i·​to·​ry

ˈbi-bə-ˌtȯr-ē

1

: concerned with or relating to drinking

a bibitory muscle

2

: capable of taking up moisture

bibitory papers

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin bibitorius, from Latin bibitus (past participle of bibere) + -orius -ory

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