ASTRINGENT

10 letters 11 Scrabble points /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/

Definition of ASTRINGENT

noun

  1. A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.

adjective

  1. Extremely sour, bitter.

  2. Sharp, caustic, severe.

  3. Causing a dry or puckering mouthfeel; characteristic of foods with high tannin content, such as certain kinds of berries and citrus fruits.

Related words: smectic

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters A S T R I N G E N T
Length 10 letters
Scrabble Score 11 points

Anagrams of ASTRINGENT

Words that use the same letters:

TRANSIGENT

Words Containing "ASTRINGENT"

ASTRINGENTLY ASTRINGENTS NONASTRINGENT NONASTRINGENTLY SUBASTRINGENT

Words Starting with "ASTRINGENT"

ASTRINGENTLY ASTRINGENTS

Words Ending with "ASTRINGENT"

NONASTRINGENT SUBASTRINGENT