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aperient

The English word “aperient” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  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.

Etymology

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

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