constringent

adjective

con·​strin·​gent kən-ˈstrin-jənt 

: causing constriction

Word History

Etymology

Latin constringent-, constringens, present participle of constringere

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Rhymes for constringent

• astringent
• contingent
• birefringent
• stringent