purgative
purgative · purgatives
Something, such as a substance or medicine, that purgesSomething, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative
Meaning
1 sensesSomething, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative
More definitions
- a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Middle French purgatif.From Middle French purgatif.
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