English Explanatory Dictionary

chewing sponge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bunch of twigs (most commonly of Salvadora persica) that were beaten until fibrous used as a traditional product for dental hygiene purposes.

Word forms

chewing sponge chewing sponges

Etymology

From chewing + sponge.

Related words

chewing stick chewstick
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