English Explanatory Dictionary

asphyxy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. asphyxiation, typically resulting in death; asphyxia
verb
  1. Rare form of asphyxiate.

Pronunciation

/æsˈfɪksi/

Word forms

asphyxy asphyxies asphyxying asphyxied

Etymology

Anglicization of New Latin asphyxia.

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