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errhine en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈɛɹ.aɪn/ (UK, US)
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Etymology

From Latin errhīnum, from Ancient Greek ἔρρινον (érrhinon), from ἐν (en, “in”) + ῥίς (rhís, “nostril”).

Meanings

1. (rare) Causing an increase in mucus within the nose, and hence causing one to sneeze.

Forms

Translations (2)

fr errhin (causing an increase in mucus within the nose) · fi aivastuttava (causing an increase in mucus within the nose)

errhine en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈɛɹ.aɪn/ (UK, US)
• (US) audio

Etymology

From Latin errhīnum, from Ancient Greek ἔρρινον (érrhinon), from ἐν (en, “in”) + ῥίς (rhís, “nostril”).

Meanings

1. (uncommon) A medicine applied inside the nose to increase the production of mucus, and hence sneezing.

Forms