English Explanatory Dictionary

aperient

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a gentle laxative effect.
  2. Serving to open or reveal.
noun
  1. A laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as asparagus or hops, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

Pronunciation

/əˈpɪɹ.i.ənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-aperient.wav

Word forms

aperient aperients

Etymology

Attested since the early 17th century, from Latin aperiens, present participle of aperire (“to open”).

Related words

aperture
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