Complete Definition of "ringent"

English

Etymology

Latin ringens, from the verb ringi, to open wide.

Adjective
ringent

  1. Having the semblance of lips parted wide, such as may be observed in certain flowers.

See also

  1. Rictus

References

  1. R:Webster 1913

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