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Definition of Pacifier - 3 dictionary results

pac⋅i⋅fi⋅er

[pas-uh-fahy-er]
–noun
1. a person or thing that pacifies.
2. a rubber or plastic device, often shaped into a nipple, for a baby to suck or bite on.

Origin:
1525–35; pacify + -er 1
pac·i·fi·er   (pās'ə-fī'ər)   
n.  A rubber or plastic nipple or teething ring for a baby to suck or chew on.

Main Entry: pac·i·fi·er
Pronunciation: 'pas-&-"fI(-&)r
Function: noun
1 : a usually nipple-shaped device for babies tosuck or bite on
2 : TRANQUILIZER
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