# astringency

> English word · Noun · IPA /əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/

## Definitions
1. An astringent taste.
2. That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood.

## Etymology
astringent + -cy

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/astringency