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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; – nearly the same as demulcent. dated
2. 2
   Something which obtunds. dated

Synonyms

All synonyms

dull

Etymology

From Latin obtundens, present participle of obtundere.

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