First Known Use: 1626
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aperient
adjective ape·ri·ent \ə-ˈpir-ē-ənt\
Definition of APERIENT
: gently moving the bowels : laxative
— aperient noun
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Origin of APERIENT
Latin aperient-, aperiens, present participle of aperire
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