mortars and pestles

A form of mortar and pestle — A device made up of a bowl (the mortar) and a heavy, blunt object (the pestle), the end of which is used for crushing and grinding ingredients or substances into a fine paste or powder.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of mortar and pestle
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