See Also: constringent(dictionary)

matriotism (iou) and constringent (iou)


matriotism (iou)



matriotism noun. M19.
[Alt. of PATRIOTISM after Latin matr-, mater MOTHER noun1.]
Love of one's mother country, university, school, etc.

constringent (iou)



constringent adjective. E17.
[Latin constringent- pres. ppl stem of constringere: see CONSTRAIN, -ENT.]
Causing constriction.
constringency noun L17.