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astringent
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1as·trin·gent

adjective \-jənt\

Definition of ASTRINGENT

1
: causing contraction of soft organic tissues : styptic, puckery <astringent lotions> <an astringent fruit>
2
: suggestive of an astringent effect upon tissue : rigidly severe : austere <dry astringent comments>; also : pungent, caustic
— as·trin·gent·ly adverb
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Examples of ASTRINGENT

  1. an astringent critic of modern movies

Origin of ASTRINGENT

probably from Middle French, from Latin astringent-, astringens, present participle of astringere to bind fast, from ad- + stringere to bind tight — more at strain
First Known Use: 1541

2astringent

noun

Definition of ASTRINGENT

: an astringent agent or substance

First Known Use of ASTRINGENT

1626

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Rhymes with ASTRINGENT

constringent, contingent

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