PETRISSAGE

petrissage

(noun) massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

petrissage (plural petrissages)

(massage) A form of massage involving kneading or wringing the skin with one's fingers, knuckles and thumbs.

Anagrams

• grease pits, pegasister

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