noun
Meaning 1
An oral hygiene tool, often metal or plastic, used to remove bacteria, food debris, and dead cells from the tongue's surface to freshen breath and promote overall oral health by reducing plaque and potential bacteria buildup; typically gently dragged from the back of the tongue to the front, removing a white or colored coating that can harbor odor-causing microbes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Near-synonym: tongue scraper
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: tongue scraper
Antonyms: none provided