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probang

Syllabification: (pro·bang)
Pronunciation: /ˈprōˌbaNG/

Definition of probang

noun

Medicine
  • a strip of flexible material with a sponge or tuft at the end, used to remove an object from or apply medication to the throat.

Origin:

mid 17th century (named provang by its inventor): perhaps an alteration suggested by probe

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