bougies
/ˈbuʒiz/
noun
- Thin, flexible medical instruments inserted into the body to widen or examine a passage, such as the urethra or esophagus.
- The surgeon carefully passed a bougie through the narrowed artery.
- Bougies come in different sizes to treat various strictures.
- The doctor used a bougie to gently dilate the patient's esophagus.
- A slender candle, especially one used in a decorative holder or as part of a centerpiece.
- He bought a set of colorful bougies to brighten up the living room.
- She lit a scented bougie on the dining table for a cozy dinner.
- The wedding reception featured tall white bougies on every table.