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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: abstemiousOne entry found. Main Entry: ab·ste·mi·ous Pronunciation: \ab-ˈstē-mē-əs\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin abstemius, from abs- + -temius; akin to Latin temetum intoxicating drink Date: 1609 : marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol; also : reflecting such restraint <an abstemious diet> — ab·ste·mi·ous·ly adverb — ab·ste·mious·ness noun 
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