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French
Etymology
Compare Spanish escobillón. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
Noun
écouvillon m (plural écouvillons)
- (medicine) swab
- (weaponry) cleaning rod
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