Ringent

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

    "Ringent pools of gas kept erupting in oily eyes on the surface."

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agapeajargapingopenopenmouthedyawning

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"Ringent pools of gas kept erupting in oily eyes on the surface."

Etymology

Latin ringens, from the verb ringi (“to open wide”).

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