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utensil definition

uten·sil (yo̵̅o̅ ten′səl)

noun

  1. any implement or container ordinarily used as in a kitchen
  2. an implement or tool, as for use in farming

Etymology: ME utensele < MFr utensile < L utensilia, materials, utensils < neut. pl. of utensilis, fit for use < uti, to use

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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