Probang Definition
prōbăng
noun
A flexible, slender rod tipped with a sponge, tuft, etc., used for clearing or medicating the esophagus or larynx.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Probang
Noun
Singular:
probang
Plural:
probangsOrigin of Probang
-
Alteration (probably influenced by probe) of earlier provang perhaps from alteration of obsolete provet surgical probe from French éprouvette from éprouver to test, try out from Old French esprover es- out (from Latin ex- ex-) prover to prove prove
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to probang using the buttons below.