Aperient
Pronunciation : A*pe"ri*ent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. aperiens, p. pr. of aperire to uncover, open; ab + parire, parere, to bring forth, produce. Cf. Cover, Overt.] (Med.)
Definition : Defn: Gently opening the bowels; laxative. -- n.
Defn: An aperient medicine or food. Arbuthnot.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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