astringent
11 points
English
10 letters
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Definitions
noun
a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
adjective
tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʌstɹˈɪndʒʌnt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural astringents
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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