ptarmic

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

ptarmic (plural ptarmics)

  1. A substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.
    Synonym: sternutatory

Adjective

ptarmic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to a substance that causes sneezing.
    Synonym: sternutatory

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