mouthwash

mouthwash
/mowth"wawsh', -wosh'/, n.
a solution, often containing antiseptic, astringent, and breath-sweetening agents, used for cleansing the mouth and teeth, and for gargling. Also called collutory, collutorium.
[1830-40; MOUTH + WASH]

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