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postprandial
What does postprandial mean?
postprandial (adjective): after a meal, especially after dinner.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use postprandial in a sentence?
- Took a postprandial walk. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does postprandial come from?
From post- + prandial.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended
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after a meal, especially after dinner
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very busy with activity and confusion
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