While there isn't one single, universally accepted English word for "miswak," it is commonly referred to as "chewing stick" or "nature's toothbrush."
Here's a breakdown:
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Chewing Stick: This is a descriptive term that highlights the primary function of the miswak, which is to be chewed to fray the end into bristles for cleaning teeth.
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Nature's Toothbrush: This is a more evocative term, emphasizing the natural origin and purpose of the miswak as a tool for oral hygiene.
Therefore, both "chewing stick" and "nature's toothbrush" are accurate and widely understood English terms for miswak.
