Found 2 items, similar to Aperient. English → English (WordNet) Definition: aperient aperient adj : mildly laxative n : a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels [syn: purgative, cathartic, physic] English → English (gcide) Definition: Aperient Aperient \A*pe"ri*ent\, a. [L. aperiens, p. pr. of aperire to uncover, open; ab + parire, parere, to bring forth, produce. Cf. Cover, Overt.] (Med.) Gently opening the bowels; laxative. -- n. An aperient medicine or food. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster]