xyster

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξυστήρ (xustḗr, “scraper”), from ξύω (xúō, “scrape”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzɪstəɹ/
  • Rhymes: -ɪstəɹ

Noun

xyster (plural xysters)

  1. A surgical instrument used to scrape bones.

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