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Meaning of 'laxative' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Laxative [ a.]
- Having a tendency to loosen or relax.
- Having the effect of loosening or opening the intestines, and relieving from constipation; -- opposed to astringent.
2 . Laxative [ n.]
- A laxative medicine. See the Note under Cathartic.

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lax laxation laxativeness laxator laxity laxly laxness

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