ptarmic

English

Etymology

From 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)

1. A substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.

   Synonym: sternutatory

Adjective

ptarmic (not comparable)

1. Relating to a substance that causes sneezing.

   Synonym: sternutatory

Related terms

• photoptarmosis
• ptarmoscopy

 

Anagrams

• crampit