Chewstick

/ˈtʃuːstɪk/ noun

Definition

A small stick or twig used to clean teeth and massage gums by chewing, traditional in many African and Asian cultures.

Etymology

From chew + stick, a compound word describing the object and its use, related to practices with roots in ancient hygiene traditions.

Kelly Says

Chewsticks were the original toothbrushes—even today, miswak sticks from the neem tree are used by millions worldwide and have actual antimicrobial properties that modern science has verified.

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