"nonflosser" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nonflossers [plural]
Etymology: non- + flosser Etymology templates: {{pre|en|non|flosser}} non- + flosser Head templates: {{en-noun}} nonflosser (plural nonflossers)
  1. One who does not use dental floss.
    Sense id: en-nonflosser-en-noun-LGTAl3Pg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non-

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