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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Needing much chewing.

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  • adjective having a pliable or springy texture when chewed

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  • adjective (of a consistency) requiring chewing
  • adjective requiring much chewing

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  • Also an adorable character from Star Wars. :)

    November 16, 2007