tampon

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tam·pon / ˈtamˌpän/ • n. a plug of soft material inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual blood. ∎ Med. a plug of material used to stop a wound or block an opening in the body and absorb blood or secretions.• v. (-poned, -pon·ing) [tr.] plug with a tampon.

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tampon (tam-pon) n. a pack of gauze, cotton wool, or other absorbent material used to plug a cavity or canal in order to absorb blood or secretions.

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tampon (Fr.). Drumstick. tampon double is 2-headed stick used to produce roll on bass drum (imitating thunder, etc.).

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