noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A twig with a frayed end, used for cleaning the teeth.
2. 2
   Any of various plants in the genus Gouania used for oral hygiene, especially Gouania lupuloides, of the Caribbean.

Synonyms

All synonyms

toothstickwhiteroot

Etymology

From chew + stick.

Related phrases

O'ahu chewstickhairyfruit chewsticksmoothfruit chewstickoral hygiene

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