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Aperient (adj) means Mildly helping to loosen the bowels.

adj
1
Mildly helping to loosen the bowels.
2
Acting to open something up or bring it into view.
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Etymology

Attested since the early 17th century, from Latin aperiens, present participle of aperire (“to open”).

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What is the meaning of aperient?
"aperient" (adj) means mildly helping to loosen the bowels.
What are the different meanings of aperient?
"aperient" has 2 main meanings: 1. Mildly helping to loosen the bowels; 2. Acting to open something up or bring it into view.
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