0 a substance that makes you empty your bowels --
1 relating to or acting as a purgative: --
Purgative medicines stimulate stomach and intestines.
Prunes can have a purgative effect.
The plant is mildly purgative and may also be used to ease a difficult labour.
The fruit has laxative and purgative properties.
Rhubarb was used for medicinal purposes, particularly for its purgative qualities.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
purgative