"ringent" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Latin ringens, from the verb ringi (“to open wide”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|ringens}} Latin ringens Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} ringent
  1. Having the semblance of lips parted wide, such as may be observed in certain flowers. Related terms: rictus Translations (having semblance of lips parted wide): kaksihuulinen (Finnish)
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