astringent
The origin and history of astringent.
Etymology
From Latin astringere 'to bind fast, draw tight', from ad 'to' and stringere 'to bind'.
The origin and history of astringent.
From Latin astringere 'to bind fast, draw tight', from ad 'to' and stringere 'to bind'.
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