bednet

English

noun
Definitions
  • (medicine) A net that is draped around a bed to prevent access by disease-carrying insects.

Etymology

Compound from English bed + English net (network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant).

Origin

English

net

Gloss

network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant

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