ptarmic
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Ancient Greek πταρμός (ptarmós, “sneeze”) + -ic
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɑɹmɪk/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtɑːmɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)mɪk
Noun[edit]
ptarmic (plural ptarmics)
- A substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.
- Synonym: sternutatory
Adjective[edit]
ptarmic (not comparable)
- Relating to a substance that causes sneezing.
- Synonym: sternutatory