CONSTRINGE


Meaning of CONSTRINGE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈstrinj ]

transitive verb

( con·stringed ; con·string·ing )

Etymology: Latin constringere

Date: 1604

1. : to cause to shrink

cold constringe s the pores

2. : constrict

• con·strin·gent -ˈstrin-jənt adjective

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