Sekirov Dictionary

laxative

/ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/

adjective 1
noun 1
forms 3

adjective1

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Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
- BOlvs in English is called a morsell. It is a medicine laxatiue, in forme & fashion it is meanely whole, & it is swallowed by litle gobbets. — 1583

noun1

Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

forms

laxatives · more laxative · most laxative

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