laxative

Pronunciation: /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/

The English word “laxative” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

From Middle French laxatif, from Latin laxātīvus (literally “relaxing, loosening”).

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