ptarmic
English
Etymology
Ancient Greek πταρμός (ptarmós, “sneeze”) + -ic
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɑɹmɪk/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtɑːmɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)mɪk
Noun
ptarmic (plural ptarmics)
- A substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.
- Synonym: sternutatory
Adjective
ptarmic (not comparable)
- Relating to a substance that causes sneezing.
- Synonym: sternutatory
Related terms
Anagrams
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.