What is the meaning of Astringent?

A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.

Extremely sour, bitter.

Sharp, caustic, severe.

Causing a dry or puckering mouthfeel; characteristic of foods with high tannin content, such as certain kinds of berries and citrus fruits.

Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.

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third-person plural future active indicative of astringō

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Source: wiktionary.org