It is a greek term meaning stick sponge (Xylospongium). It was an implement that was used to clean public latrines, similar to today's brushes. In many texts it appears as if it were used in public baths for cleaning after defecating in a public bath, therefore this anti-religious practice was a vector in the spread of infectious diseases.
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