shibilant en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of esh + sibilant.
Meanings
- A sibilant (fricative or affricate) pronounced further back in the mouth than [s] and [z]: [ʃ], [ʒ], [t͡ʃ], [d͡ʒ], etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shibilants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |