reviver

1 of 2

noun (1)

re·​viv·​er

-īvə(r)

plural -s

: one that revives: such as

a

: stimulant

b

: a preparation for restoring finish

c

: one that restores to use, reestablishes, or reintroduces something

d

: a renovator of old or outworn things (as buildings or clothes)

reviver

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural -s

obsolete

: revival, reestablishment

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