Word Study
tampon
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun tampon has 1 sense
- tampon(n = noun.artifact) Array - plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood); Array is a kind of plug, stopper, stopple
has particulars: tampax
Derived form verb tampon1
Verb tampon has 1 sense
- tampon(v = verb.contact) Array - plug with a tampon; Array is one way to plug, secure, stop up
Derived forms noun tampon1, noun tamponage1
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CIDE DICTIONARY
tampon, n. [F. See Tampion.].
A plug introduced into a natural or artificial cavity of the body in order to arrest hemorrhage, absorb secretions (as from menstruation), or for the application of medicine. [1913 Webster]
tampon, v. t.
To plug with a tampon. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
tampon, n. & v.
--n. a plug of soft material used to stop a wound or absorb secretions, esp. one inserted into the vagina.
--v.tr. (tamponed, tamponing) plug with a tampon.
--n. a plug of soft material used to stop a wound or absorb secretions, esp. one inserted into the vagina.
--v.tr. (tamponed, tamponing) plug with a tampon.
Etymology
F: see TAMPION
THESAURUS
tampon
Ace bandage, Band-Aid, adhesive tape, application, band, bandage, bandaging, binder, brace, cast, cataplasm, compress, cotton, court plaster, cravat, dressing, elastic bandage, epithem, four-tailed bandage, gasket, gauze, gland, lint, packing, padding, plaster, plaster cast, pledget, poultice, roller, roller bandage, rubber bandage, sling, splint, sponge, stopping, stuffing, stupe, tape, tent, tourniquet, triangular bandage, wadding
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