BADIAGA
\bˌe͡ɪdɪˈɑːɡə], \bˌeɪdɪˈɑːɡə], \b_ˌeɪ_d_ɪ__ˈɑː_ɡ_ə]\
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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.
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