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- [proh-bang]
- /ˈproʊ bæŋ/
- /prˈəʊbaŋ/
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- [proh-bang]
- /ˈproʊ bæŋ/
Definitions of probang word
- noun probang a long, slender, elastic rod with a sponge, ball, or the like, at the end, to be introduced into the esophagus or larynx, as for removing foreign bodies, or for introducing medication. 1
- noun probang a long flexible rod, often with a small sponge at one end, for inserting into the oesophagus, as to apply medication 0
- noun probang a flexible, slender rod tipped with a sponge, tuft, etc., used for clearing or medicating the esophagus or larynx 0
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Origin of probang
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; alteration (by association with probe) of provang, unexplained coinage of the inventor
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Parts of speech for Probang
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
probang popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
probang usage trend in Literature
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