Definitions for curet

curet cu·ret

Spelling: [kyoo-ret]
IPA: /kyʊˈrɛt/

Curet is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 65 anagrams from letters in curet (certu).

Definitions for curet

noun

  1. a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus.

verb (used with object)

  1. to scrape with a curette.

noun, verb (used with object)

  1. curette.

Origin of curet

1745-55; French, equivalent to cur(er) to cleanse + -ette -ette. See cure

Examples for curet

Set at liberty, curet returned to Paris, where he renewed his relations with the witches.

Incise and curet the wound and apply one of the wet dressings.

By-and-by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the curet approaches.

Word Value for curet
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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