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strigil
CIDE DICTIONARY
strigil, n. [L. strigilis, from stringere to graze, scrape.].
An instrument of metal, ivory, etc., used for scraping the skin at the bath. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
strigil, n.
1 Gk & Rom. Antiq. a skin-scraper used by bathers after exercise.
2 a structure on the leg of an insect used to clean its antennae etc.
1 Gk & Rom. Antiq. a skin-scraper used by bathers after exercise.
2 a structure on the leg of an insect used to clean its antennae etc.
Etymology
L strigilis f. stringere graze
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