probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of G5134 and G5147 through the idea of corrosion or wear; or perhaps rather of a base of G5167 and G5149 through the idea of a craunching sound; to gnaw or chew, i.e. (generally) to eat:--eat.
to gnaw, crunch, chew raw vegetables or fruits (as nuts, almonds)
