tampon
a plug of cotton or the like for insertion into an orifice, wound, etc., chiefly for absorbing blood or stopping hemorrhages.
such a plug used for absorbing menstrual flow, especially one that is manufactured commercially.
a two-headed drumstick for playing rolls.
to fill or plug with a tampon.
Origin of tampon
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British Dictionary definitions for tampon
/ (ˈtæmpɒn) /
a plug of lint, cotton wool, cotton, etc, inserted into an open wound or body cavity to stop the flow of blood, absorb secretions, etc, esp one inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual blood
(tr) to plug (a wound, etc) with a tampon
Origin of tampon
1Derived forms of tampon
- tamponage, noun
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