"laxative" meaning in English

See laxative in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laxative.wav [UK] Forms: laxative [positive], more laxative [comparative], most laxative [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Something that is laxative has the effect of aiding digestion and prevents constipation.
    Sense id: simple-laxative-en-adj-08l6poRB

Noun

IPA: /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laxative.wav [UK] Forms: laxative [singular], laxatives [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A laxative is a substance that has a laxative effect.
    Sense id: simple-laxative-en-noun-AMFu0FWS
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