strigilis

/ˈstrɪɡɪlɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, curved, single-edged knife or razor, originally used for cleaning the body, especially in ancient Greece and Rome.

“The archaeologist carefully cleaned the ancient strigilis found in the excavation site.”

Synonyms

  • scalpel
  • strigil

Antonyms

  • blade
  • sword