bistoury en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- bĭs'tə-rē
- /ˈbɪstəɹi/
Etymology
From French bistouri, from archaic Italian pistorese or pistorino (“from Pistoia”); the city of Pistoia was once famous for the manufacturing of blades.
Meanings
- A narrow-bladed surgical knife
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bistouries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
eo bisturio (a narrow-bladed surgical knife) · es bisturí (a narrow-bladed surgical knife)