penicil

noun — 2 senses

penicil

noun

Etymology From Latin penicillum, penicillus (“a painter's brush, a roll of lint, a tent for wounds”).

1

Medicine, Sciences Dated A tent or pledget for wounds or ulcers.

2

A brush made from hair.

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