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Word: Astringent
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 16th century: from French, from Latin astringent- ‘pulling tight’, from the verb astringere, from ad- ‘towards’ + stringere ‘bind, pull tight’
əˈstrɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt
causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues
Short Definition:causing contraction of skin cells and other body tissues
Examples:- an astringent skin lotion
(of taste or smell) slightly acidic or bitter
Short Definition:sharp or bitter
Examples:- fresh blackcurrants have a rather astringent flavour
sharp or severe in manner or style
Short Definition:sharp or severe in manner or style
Examples:- his subversive and astringent humour
Word: Astringent
Speech Type: Noun
əˈstrɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt
an astringent lotion applied to the skin to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions or as a cosmetic to make the skin less oily.
Short Definition:astringent lotion applied to skin to reduce bleeding
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