pestle

²pestle

verb

pes·tledpes·tling\ˈpe-s(ə-)liŋ, ˈpes-t^əl-iŋ\

Definition of PESTLE

transitive verb

archaic

: to beat, pound, or pulverize with or as if with a pestle

intransitive verb

: to work with a pestle : use a pestle

First Known Use of PESTLE

15th century

Other Pharmacology Terms

anodyne, cathartic, emetic, emollient, liniment, paregoric, poultice, purgative, soporific, spectrum

Rhymes with PESTLE

decile, wrestle