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strigil

/strɪdʒɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does strigil mean?

noun

A small, curved tool used for scraping or cleaning the skin, especially in ancient Greece and Rome. A strigil is typically made of metal or bone and has a handle at one end.

Example

"The ancient athlete used a strigil to clean his skin after a long day of training."

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