écouvillon

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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

  • IPA(key): /e.ku.vi.jɔ̃/
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Noun

écouvillon m (plural écouvillons)

  1. (medicine) swab
  2. (weaponry) cleaning rod

Descendants

  • English: ecouvillon

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