antimacassars

 [an-ti-muh-kas-er]  

an·ti·ma·cas·sar

   [an-ti-muh-kas-er]
noun
a small covering, usually ornamental, placed on the backs and arms of upholstered furniture to prevent wear or soiling; a tidy.
Origin:
1850–55; anti- + Macassar (oil)
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Antimacassars is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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