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aperient

noun

Meaning

  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.
  2. Having a gentle laxative effect.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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