aperient

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Gymnocladus, jim-nok′lad-us, n. a genus of North American trees, the pods slightly aperient.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

A mild tonic, as well as an aperient, is plainly indicated soon after the commencement of rot.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert

Saline, sā′līn, or sā-līn′, adj. consisting of, or containing, salt: partaking of the qualities of salt.—n. an effervescent powder used as a gentle aperient: a salt-spring.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

After male-fern capsules it is quite unnecessary to give any aperient.

From A Manual of Toy Dogs How to breed, rear, and feed them by Williams, Mrs. Leslie

Sapodilla, sap-ō-dil′a, n. a name given in the West Indies to the fruit of several species of Achras, the seeds aperient and diuretic, the pulp subacid and sweet.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various