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abstemious
ab·ste·mi·ous [ əb stmee əss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
moderate: not indulging in or characterized by excessive eating or drinking
[Early 17th century. < Latin abstemius< abs- "away from" + temetum "intoxicating liquor"]

ab·ste·mi·ous·ly adverb
ab·ste·mi·ous·ness noun
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