noun
Meaning 1
One who flosses the teeth.
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flosser
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noun
Meaning 2
A tool used for flossing the teeth, consisting of a disposable pick with floss stretched across it.
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Synonyms: floss pick
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noun
Meaning 3
An angler who uses a weighted hook that pierces the fish's mouth from the outside.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English floss Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English flosser From floss + -er.