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Webster 1913 Edition

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(bădˊĭā′gȧ or bȧd-yä′gȧ)

Noun.

[Russ.

badiaga

(Zool.)

A fresh-water sponge

(Spongilla)

, common in the north of Europe, the powder of which is used to take away the livid marks of bruises.

Noun.

A small spunge, common in the North of Europe, the powder of which is used to take away the livid marks of bruises.