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singultus en · NOUN

Etymology

From early 15th century. Learned borrowing from Latin singultus, of unknown origin.

Meanings

  1. (obsolete) A fit of gasping or convulsive breathing.
  2. (obsolete) A sob; a speech broken by sobs.
  3. (qualifier:otherwise obsolete, uncountable) The hiccups; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

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singultus Number=Plur lexicographic