Overview of noun astringent

The noun astringent has 1 sense

• astringent, astringent drug, styptic -- (a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals)

Overview of adj astringent

The adj astringent has 2 senses

• acerb, acerbic, astringent -- (sour or bitter in taste)


• astringent -- (tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions")