aperient

== English == === Etymology === Attested since the early 17th century, from Latin aperiens, present participle of aperire (“to open”). === Pronunciation === (US) enPR: /əˈpɪɹ.i.ənt/ === Adjective === aperient (medicine) Having a gentle laxative effect. Serving to open or reveal. === Noun === aperient (plural aperients) (medicine) A laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as asparagus or hops, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation. === Related terms === aperture === Anagrams === epinetra, perinate, repeatin' == Latin == === Verb === aperient third-person plural future active indicative of aperiō