potatory

[ poh-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˈpoʊ təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

of, relating to, or given to drinking.

Origin of potatory

From the Latin word pōtātōrius, dating back to 1820–30. See potation, -tory1

Words nearby potatory

potato tuberworm, potato vine, potato worm, potato yam, potatobug, potatory, potawatomi, potbellied pig, potbelly, potbelly stove, potbelly wood

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British Dictionary definitions for potatory

potatory
/ (ˈpəʊtətərɪ, -trɪ) /

adjective

rare of, relating to, or given to drinking

Word Origin for potatory

C19: from Late Latin pōtātōrius concerning drinking, from Latin pōtāre to drink