The Collaborative International Dictionary
Malaxate
Malax \Ma"lax\, Malaxate \Ma*lax"ate\, v. t. [L. malaxare, malaxatum, cf. Gr. ?, fr. malako`s soft: cf. F. malaxer.] To soften by kneading or stirring with some thinner substance. [R.]
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malaxate
vb. To soften, especially by kneading with the hands.