singultus en · NOUN
Etymology
From early 15th century. Learned borrowing from Latin singultus, of unknown origin.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A fit of gasping or convulsive breathing.
- (obsolete) A sob; a speech broken by sobs.
- (qualifier:otherwise obsolete, uncountable) The hiccups; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| singultuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| singultus | Number=Plur | lexicographic |