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ringent
adjective
rin·gent
\ˈrinjənt\
Definition of ringent
1 : having the lips widely separated and gaping like an open mouth ringent corolla
2 : gaping irregularly the ringent valves of various bivalves
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Origin and Etymology of ringent
Latin ringent-, ringens, present participle of ringi to open the mouth, show the teeth
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