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tapotement

[tuh-poht-ment]

ta·pote·ment

[tuh-poht-ment]
noun
the use of various light, quick chopping, slapping, or beating strokes on the body during massage.

Origin:
1885–90; < French, equivalent to tapot(er) to tap, drum on, with the fingers or edge of the hand (tap(er) to tap, strike (expressive v. akin to tap1) + -oter frequentative or attenuating suffix) + -ment -ment
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Tapotement is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. 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.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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tapotement ta·pote·ment (tə-pōt'mənt, tä-pôt-mäɴ')
n.
A striking with the side of the hand, usually with partly flexed fingers, used in massage.

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