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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A waxed or unwaxed thread used to remove food particles and plaque from between the teeth and under the gums.
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- noun
floss (used to clean the areas between the teeth)
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- noun a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth
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