English Explanatory Dictionary

hoarseness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being hoarse, of having a dry harsh voice.

Pronunciation

hôsnəs /hɔːsnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hoarseness.wav hôrsnəs

Word forms

hoarseness hoarsenesses

Etymology

From Middle English hosnesse, from Old English hāsnes; equivalent to hoarse + -ness.

Synonyms

dysphonia
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