English Explanatory Dictionary

ptarmic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.
adj
  1. Relating to a substance that causes sneezing.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɑɹmɪk/ /ˈtɑːmɪk/

Word forms

ptarmic ptarmics

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πταρμός (ptarmós, “sneeze”) + -ic.

Synonyms

sternutatory

Related words

photoptarmosis ptarmoscopy
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