chewstick

English

Etymology

From chew +‎ stick.

Noun

chewstick (plural chewsticks)

  1. A twig with a frayed end, used for cleaning the teeth.
    Synonym: toothstick
    Hyponym: miswak
  2. Any of various plants in the genus Gouania used for oral hygiene, especieally Gouania lupuloides, of the Caribbean.

Derived terms

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