chewstick en · NOUN
Etymology
From chew + stick.
Meanings
- A twig with a frayed end, used for cleaning the teeth.
- Any of various plants in the genus Gouania used for oral hygiene, especially Gouania lupuloides, of the Caribbean.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chewsticks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
smoothfruit chewstick · hairyfruit chewstick · O'ahu chewstick