Etymology

ringent

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Today it means: Having the semblance of lips parted wide, such as may be observed in certain flowers. Full definition →

Latin ringens
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  1. Latin · derived fromringens
  2. English todayringent

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

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