"dust bath" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dust baths [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dust bath (plural dust baths)
  1. (zoology) The process of clenasing the body of parasites by rolling in sand or dust, practiced by certain birds and mammals. Categories (topical): Zoology Synonyms: dustbath Related terms: dustbathe
    Sense id: en-dust_bath-en-noun-Rm1Y7mY8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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