obtundent

noun — 2 senses

obtundent

noun

Etymology From Latin obtundens, present participle of obtundere.

1

Dated A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; – nearly the same as demulcent.

2

Dated Something which obtunds.

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