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stertorous


  2  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Stertorous  \Ster"to*rous\,  a.  [L.  stertere  to  snore:  cf  F. 
  stertoreux.] 
  Characterized  by  a  deep  snoring,  which  accompaines 
  inspiration  in  some  diseases,  especially  apoplexy;  hence 
  hoarsely  breathing;  snoring. 
 
  Burning,  stertorous  breath  that  hurt  her  cheek.  --Mrs. 
  Browning. 
 
  The  day  has  ebbed  away  and  it  is  night  in  his  room 
  before  his  stertorous  breathing  lulls.  --Dickens. 
 
  From  WordNet  r  1.6  [wn]: 
 
  stertorous 
  adj  :  of  breathing  having  a  heavy  snoring  sound 




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