adj
aperitive
Aperitive (adj) means having a mild laxative effect.
adj
1
Having a mild laxative effect.
2
Acting as an apéritif, an alcoholic drink taken before a meal.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin aperitivus, which came from Late Latin apertivus, in turn from Latin aperio. It is a doublet of apéritif, from French.
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What is the meaning of aperitive?
"aperitive" (adj) means having a mild laxative effect.
What are the different meanings of aperitive?
"aperitive" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having a mild laxative effect; 2. Acting as an apéritif, an alcoholic drink taken before a meal.
