orexigenic
orexigenic adjective: that stimulates the appetite.
Adjective
orexigenic (comparative more orexigenic, superlative most orexigenic)
- That stimulates the appetite.
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- Antonyms:
- anorexigenic
Noun
orexigenic (plural orexigenics)
- Appetite stimulant
- Synonyms:
- orexigen
- Antonyms:
- anorexigenic
orexigenic meaning in Tamil
orexigenic in Tamil
- செரிமான ஊக்கி
Synonyms of orexigenic
Antonyms
Forms of orexigenic
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more orexigenic |
| superlative | most orexigenic |
| Noun | |
| plural | orexigenics |
Origin of orexigenic
From Ancient Greek ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”) + -genic.
Questions about orexigenic
- What does orexigenic mean?
- Orexigenic means that stimulates the appetite.
- What is orexigenic in Tamil?
- Orexigenic in Tamil is செரிமான ஊக்கி. See Orexigenic meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is orexigenic?
- Orexigenic can be an adjective or a noun.
Words near orexigenic in the dictionary
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