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o.blaggard commented on the word xylospongium
The xylospongium or tersorium, also known as sponge on a stick, was a hygienic utensil used by ancient Romans to wipe their anus after defecating, consisting of a wooden stick with a sea sponge fixed at one end. The tersorium was shared by people using public latrines.
January 24, 2023