eupeptic

eupeptic
eupeptic [yo͞o pep′tik]
adj.
< Gr eupeptos (< eu- (see EU-) + peptein, to digest: see COOK) + -IC
1. of or having normal digestion
2. healthy and happy; cheerful

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eu·pep·tic (yo͞o-pĕpʹtĭk) adj.
1.
a. Relating to or having good digestion.
b. Conducive to digestion.
2. Cheerful; happy.
  [From Greek eupeptos: eu-, eu- + peptein, to digest; See pekʷ-.   eu·pepʹti·cal·ly adv.

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