n. extinct primate held to be the forerunner of presentday man. aperient a’prananti adj. laxative.n. laxative medicine. [Latin aperio open] aperitif a,periti.fi n. alcoholic drink taken before a meal. [Latin aperio open] aperture /apa.t.[Sr)i n. opening or gap, esp. a variable opening in a camera for admitting light. [Latin aperio open] Apex `eipeks n. (also APEX) (often anrib.) system of reduced fares for scheduled flights. [Advance Purchase Excursion]
