mouthwash

[ mouth-wawsh, -wosh ]
/ ˈmaʊθˌwɔʃ, -ˌwɒʃ /

noun

a solution, often containing antiseptic, astringent, and breath-sweetening agents, used for cleansing the mouth and teeth, and for gargling.
Also called collutory, collutorium.

Origin of mouthwash

First recorded in 1830–40; mouth + wash

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British Dictionary definitions for mouthwash

mouthwash
/ (ˈmaʊθˌwɒʃ) /

noun

a medicated aqueous solution, used for gargling and for cleansing the mouth

Medical definitions for mouthwash

mouthwash
[ mouthwŏsh′ ]

n.

A medicated liquid for cleaning the mouth and treating diseased mucous membranes. collutory