charpie

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈt͡ʃɑːpi/    美 /ˈt͡ʃɑɹpi/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Straight threads obtained by unraveling old linen cloth, used for surgical dressings. countable,historical,uncountable
    — M. d'Arblay filled a Closet with Charpie, compresses, and bandages – All that to me was owned, as wanting, was an arm Chair and some Towels.

词形变化

charpies plural

词源

From the feminine past participle of Old French charpir (“to pluck”), carpir (“to pluck”), from Latin carpō (“to pluck”). Compare carpet.
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