Lewis & Short

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astrictĭo (ads-), ōnis, f. [astringo].

  1. I. A power of contracting, astringency: herba gustūs amari cum adstrictione, Plin. 27, 10, 59, § 83.
  2. II. The act of sharpening, Cod. Th. 1, 4, 3.