aperient
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ape·ri·ent

adjective \ə-ˈpir-ē-ənt\

Definition of APERIENT

: gently moving the bowels : laxative
aperient noun

Origin of APERIENT

Latin aperient-, aperiens, present participle of aperire
First Known Use: 1626

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