stridulous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Emitting a particularly harsh or shrill sound.
  2. Relating to stridor.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɹɪdjʊləs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stridulous.wav

Word forms

stridulous

Etymology

From Latin stridulus (“creaking, giving a shrill sound”), from stridere (“to utter an inarticulate sound, creak, grate”).

Derived words

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