English Explanatory Dictionary

astringent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
adj
  1. Extremely sour, bitter.
  2. Sharp, caustic, severe.
  3. Causing a dry or puckering mouthfeel; characteristic of foods with high tannin content, such as certain kinds of berries and citrus fruits.
  4. Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.

Pronunciation

/əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-astringent.wav

Word forms

astringent astringents adstringent more astringent most astringent

Etymology

From Latin adstringere (“to bind fast”), from ad (“toward”) + stringere (“bind, pull tight”). Compare stringent.

Synonyms

smectic

Derived words

astringency astringently deastringent nonastringent subastringent
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