spalon
n.— «The Day Spa Association has set guidelines designed to educate consumers about what they should expect from a day spa. “These guidelines clearly explain the difference between a true day spa and ‘spalons’, a term used to describe a salon offering spa services.”» —“2007-2008 Comprehensive Guide to the Day Spa and Medical Spa Industries Increased 1/3 in Size—Includes Cutting-Edge Editorial” in Union City, New Jersey PR.com Apr. 5, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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