Meaning

2 senses

  1. Having a gentle laxative effect.

    mildly laxative

  2. Serving to open or reveal.

Origin

Attested since the early 17th century, from Latin aperiens, present participle of aperire

Attested since the early 17th century, from Latin aperiens, present participle of aperire (“to open”).

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See also

neighbours in the dictionary
apathyapeB1apertureapexaphasia

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