English Explanatory Dictionary

bistoury

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A narrow-bladed surgical knife

Pronunciation

/ˈbɪstəɹi/ bĭs􂀽'tə-rē LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-bistoury.wav

Word forms

bistoury bistouries

Etymology

From French bistouri, from archaic Italian pistorese or pistorino (“from Pistoia”); the city of Pistoia was once famous for the manufacturing of blades.

Synonyms

lancet scalpel
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