ptarmic
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From 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
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