1. Adjective
Having a tendency to loosen or relax.
2. Adjective
Having the effect of loosening or opening the intestines, and relieving from constipation; -- opposed to astringent.
3. Noun
A laxative medicine. See the Note under Cathartic.
4. Noun
a mild cathartic
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