Masticate (verb)

1. To chew (food) thoroughly before swallowing.
2. To grind or crush something with the teeth.

Origin:

From the latin word "masticare" meaning "to chew".

Examples:

1. She masticates her food carefully to make sure it's easy to digest.
2. He masticates the gum for hours to get the most flavor out of it.
3. The cow masticates its cud before swallowing it.
4. The horse masticates the hay before swallowing it.
5. It is important to masticate food well before swallowing.