hisopo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- swab noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
Senses
hisopo is used for these senses in English:
- aspergillum (Christianity) An implement, in the form of a brush or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy-water sprinkle.
- cotton swab A small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod, made of wood, rolled paper, or plastic. The most common uses for cotton swabs include aural hygiene and cosmetics application.
- hyssop Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally.
- swab (medicine) A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.
swab — full definition
- noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
- noun A mop, especially one used to clean the deck of a ship.
- verb To clean or wipe something using a swab.