abluent

Definitions


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Having the property of cleansing the body.


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Origin:
early 18th century; earliest use found in Glossographia Anglicana Nova. From classical Latin abluent-, abluēns, present participle of abluere to wash off or away from ab- + luere to wash


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A medicine or other agent used to cleanse the body.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century; earliest use found in Glossographia Anglicana Nova. From classical Latin abluent-, abluēns, present participle of abluere to wash off or away from ab- + luere to wash




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