laxative
1lax·a·tive
adj \ˈlak-sə-tiv\Definition of LAXATIVE
: having a tendency to loosen or relax; specifically : producing bowel movements and relieving constipation
See Origin of LAXATIVE
Middle English laxatif, from Medieval Latin laxativus, from Latin laxatus, past participle of laxare to loosen, from laxus
First Known Use: 14th century
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