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spatula

Syllabification: (spat·u·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈspaCHələ/
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Definition of spatula

noun

  • an implement with a broad, flat, blunt blade, used for mixing and spreading things, especially in cooking and painting.
  • British term for tongue depressor.

Origin:

early 16th century: from Latin, variant of spathula, diminutive of spatha (see spathe)

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