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dirt bath

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of dust bath; a natural grooming behavior in which animals roll in dry soil or sand to clean themselves; the fine particles absorb excess body oils and suffocate parasites like mites or lice.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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Synonyms: dust bath

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