tampon

• POS: Noun, Verb (transitive)
• HYPHEN: tam=pon

CIDE DICTIONARY

tampon, n. [F. See Tampion.].

 A plug introduced into a natural or artificial cavity of the body in order to arrest hemorrhage, absorb secretions (as from menstruation), or for the application of medicine.  [1913 Webster]

tampon, v. t. 

 To plug with a tampon.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

tampon, n. & v.
--n. a plug of soft material used to stop a wound or absorb secretions, esp. one inserted into the vagina.
--v.tr. (tamponed, tamponing) plug with a tampon.

Etymology

F: see TAMPION

THESAURUS

tampon

Ace bandage, Band-Aid, adhesive tape, application, band, bandage, bandaging, binder, brace, cast, cataplasm, compress, cotton, court plaster, cravat, dressing, elastic bandage, epithem, four-tailed bandage, gasket, gauze, gland, lint, packing, padding, plaster, plaster cast, pledget, poultice, roller, roller bandage, rubber bandage, sling, splint, sponge, stopping, stuffing, stupe, tape, tent, tourniquet, triangular bandage, wadding