Etymology

obtundent

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Today it means: A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; – nearly the same as demulcent. Full definition →

Latin obtundens
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  1. Latin · derived fromobtundens
  2. English todayobtundent

From Latin obtundens, present participle of obtundere.

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