Definition of cleanse
cleansed
;cleansing
transitive verb
: clean; especially : to rid of impurities by or as if by washing
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Origin and Etymology of cleanse
Middle English clensen, from Old English clǣnsian to purify, from clǣne clean
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Definition of cleanse
: a very restrictive short-term diet primarily intended to remove toxins from the body Under the supervision of her nutritionist … Gillian Anderson has reportedly participated in cleanses that consist of little more than liquids for 10 days. — J. D. Heiman … told me about her 28-day cleanse, which limits the caffeine, sugar, gluten, dairy and red meat in your diet. — Jon Harris
First Known Use of cleanse
1999
CLEANSE Defined for Kids
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cleansed
;cleansing
: to make clean Cleanse the wound with soap and water.
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Medical Definition of cleanse
: a very restrictive short-term diet primarily intended to remove toxins from the body
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