Definition of Astringencies

1. Noun. (plural of astringency) ¹

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Definition of Astringencies

1. astringency [n] - See also: astringency

Lexicographical Neighbors of Astringencies

astration
astrations
astray
astreated
astrict
astricted
astricting
astriction
astricts
astride
astriferous
astringe
astringed
astringence
astringences
astringencies (current term)
astringency
astringent
astringent drug
astringently
astringents
astringer
astringers
astringes
astringeth
astringing
astringingness
astro-
astroarchaeology
astrobabble

Literary usage of Astringencies

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Presbyterian Historical Almanac and Annual Remembrancer of the Church by Joseph M. Wilson (1868)
"... joyful obedience, in steady progress m knowledge and virtue— In his early years there were some astringencies and asperities of manner and expresión, ..."

2. The Cyclopædia of Wit and Humor: Containing Choice and Characteristic by William Evans Burton (1859)
"... vintage of Madeira, graced the corners of the table, in addition to the every-day supply of red astringencies from Spain and the Balearic Islands. ..."

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