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Meaning of xylospongium | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌzaɪləʊˈspʌnd͡ʒi.əm

Definitions

A Greek and Roman utensil consisting of a sea sponge fixed to the end of a wooden stick, typically thought to have been used for anal hygiene or as a toilet brush.

Equivalents

Latina xylospongium

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

xylostein xylostroma xylosyl xylosylation xylosylfructose xylosylfructoside

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