A substance consisting of food that has been partially predigested. Also: (figurative) a text, statement, etc., whose meaning is evident or directly expressed.
Origin
Late 19th century. From peptone + -oid.
Definition of peptonoid in US English:
peptonoid
nounˈpɛptənɔɪd
historical
A substance consisting of food that has been partially predigested. Also: (figurative) a text, statement, etc., whose meaning is evident or directly expressed.