astringency
17 points
English
11 letters
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Definitions
noun
the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
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plural astringencies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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