chewing stick
noun/ˈtʃuːɪŋ stɪk/
/ˈtʃuːɪŋ stɪk/
- a stick made from the stem or root of particular plants that you chew (= bite many times) at one end and then use to clean your teeth (used in some parts of Africa and Asia)
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