- subastringent
- sub·astringent
English syllables. 2014.
subastringent
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Subastringent — Sub as*trin gent, a. Somewhat astringent. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subastringent — I. “+ adjective Etymology: sub + astringent : mildly astringent II. noun : a subastringent substance … Useful english dictionary
subastringent — /sub euh strin jeuhnt/, adj. slightly astringent. [1685 95; SUB + ASTRINGENT] * * * … Universalium
subastringent — sub·astrin·gent (sub″ə strinґjənt) moderately astringent … Medical dictionary
subastringent — /sʌbəˈstrɪndʒənt/ (say subuh strinjuhnt) adjective slightly astringent …
Sub- — [L. sub under, below; akin to Gr. ?, Skr. upa to, on, under, over. Cf. {Hypo }, {Super }.] 1. A prefix signifying under, below, beneath, and hence often, in an inferior position or degree, in an imperfect or partial state, as in subscribe,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
