Both Uses of
hygiene
in
The House of the Spirits
- He simply used her as a hygienic method for relieving the tensions of the day and obtaining a good night's sleep.†
Chpt 2
- On this point, however, Blanca was inflexible, forcing her daughter to observe a strict schedule and the usual rules of hygiene.
Chpt 9 *hygiene = practices promoting the prevention of illness and maintenance of health -- such as cleanliness
Definition:
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(hygiene) practices promoting the prevention of illness and maintenance of health -- such as cleanliness or promoting sanitary conditions