Where does “laxative” come from?
Laxative comes from Middle French laxatif, from Latin laxativus, meaning "loosening" or "tending to loosen."
laxative (English): Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding...
Definitions
- Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding...
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