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abstemious
Aadjective
abstemious
 sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy
abstemious, light(a)
 marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious meals"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"

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