hoarseness
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English hosnesse, from Old English hāsnes; equivalent to hoarse + -ness.
Noun edit
hoarseness (usually uncountable, plural hoarsenesses)
- The quality of being hoarse, of having a dry harsh voice.
- Synonym: (medical) dysphonia
- The hoarseness of her voice was caused by years of smoking.
Translations edit
having dry harsh voice
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