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CURE-DENT [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- toothpick
1, record 1, English, toothpick
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toothpick: an item in the "Toilet Articles" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - toothpick
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cure-dent
1, record 1, French, cure%2Ddent
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cure-dent : objet de la classe «Articles de toilette» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - cure%2Ddent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Personal Care and Hygiene (General)
- Hygiene and Health
- The Mouth
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- toothpick
1, record 2, English, toothpick
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very small, pointed stick for getting bits of food free from between the teeth. 2, record 2, English, - toothpick
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mechanical methods of plaque removal with chewing sticks and toothpicks are common to many cultures. 3, record 2, English, - toothpick
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et soins corporels (Généralités)
- Hygiène et santé
- Cavité buccale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cure-dent
1, record 2, French, cure%2Ddent
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit instrument pointu pour se curer les dents. 2, record 2, French, - cure%2Ddent
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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