STRIGIL

Etymology

Noun

strigil (plural strigils)

(historical) A grooming tool used to scrape away dead skin, oil, dirt, etc.

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Source: Wiktionary


Strig"il, n. Etym: [L. strigilis, from stringere to graze, scrape.] (Gr. & Rom. Antiq.)

Definition: An instrument of metal, ivory, etc., used for scraping the skin at the bath.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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