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Sanitary

//ˈsænɪt(ə)ɹi// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to health.
  2. 2
    Clean and free from pathogens; hygienic.
Adjective
  1. 1
    free from filth and pathogens wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Sanitary towel.

    "When I made evening rounds, I saw women with their hair rolled, using the sanitaries for rollers."

Etymology

Etymology 1

19th century, borrowed from French sanitaire, formed from Latin sanitas (“health”). Analysable as sanity + -ary.

Etymology 2

19th century, borrowed from French sanitaire, formed from Latin sanitas (“health”). Analysable as sanity + -ary.

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