Definitions for tampon
tampon
tam·pon
Spelling: [tam-pon]
IPA: /ˈtæm pɒn/
Tampon is a 6 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.
You can make 119 anagrams from letters in tampon (amnopt).
Definitions for tampon
noun
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a plug of cotton or the like for insertion into an orifice, wound, etc., chiefly for absorbing blood or stopping hemorrhages.
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such a plug used for absorbing menstrual flow, especially one that is manufactured commercially.
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a two-headed drumstick for playing rolls.
verb (used with object)
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to fill or plug with a tampon.
Origin of tampon
From French, dating back to 1855-60; See origin at tampion