Astringent Synonyms & Definitions

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• AstringentDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Stern; austere; as, an astringent type of virtue.
2. (n.) A medicine or other substance that produces contraction in the soft organic textures, and checks discharges of blood, mucus, etc.
3. (a.) Drawing together the tissues; binding; contracting; -- opposed to laxative; as, astringent medicines; a butter and astringent taste; astringent fruit.

• AstringentlyDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (adv.) In an astringent manner.