Added 10 October 2026
clyster
/ˈklɪstə/ noun
Latin root: source Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about clyster at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes.
Origin
From Middle French clystere, or its Latin source, in turn from Ancient Greek κλυστήρ (klustḗr).
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