ptarmic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɑːmɪk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈtɑɹmɪk/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πταρμός (ptarmós, “sneeze”) + -ic.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Relating to a substance that causes sneezing.
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
ptarmic en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɑːmɪk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈtɑɹmɪk/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πταρμός (ptarmós, “sneeze”) + -ic.
Meanings
- A substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ptarmics | Number=Plur | lexicographic |