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astringent

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1as·trin·gent 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1astringent
Pronunciation:
\-jənt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
probably from Middle French, from Latin astringent-, astringens, present participle of astringere to bind fast, from ad- + stringere to bind tight — more at strain
Date:
1541
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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