Fango

/ˈfæŋɡoʊ/ noun

Definition

A type of therapeutic mud or mineral-rich mud used in spa treatments to heal skin and muscles.

Etymology

From Italian 'fango' meaning mud, derived from a Vulgar Latin root. The word entered English through the Italian spa industry in the 1800s, particularly from the famous thermal mud baths of Abano Terme.

Kelly Says

Fango mud contains sulfur compounds and minerals that literally change the pH of your skin and kill bacteria, making spas scientifically effective—it's not just fancy dirt!

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