Definitions for astringent
Overview of noun astringent
The noun astringent has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. astringent, astringent drug, styptic
(a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals)
Overview of adj astringent
The adj astringent has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) acerb, acerbic, astringent
(sour or bitter in taste)
2. astringent
(tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions")
