xylospongia

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A form of xylospongium — A Greek and Roman utensil consisting of a sea sponge fixed to the end of a wooden stick, typically thought to have been used for anal hygiene or as a toilet brush.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of xylospongium
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APA

xylospongia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xylospongia

MLA

“xylospongia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xylospongia. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “xylospongia,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xylospongia.

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