ptarmic
English edit
Etymology edit
Ancient Greek πταρμός (ptarmós, “sneeze”) + -ic
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɑɹmɪk/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtɑːmɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)mɪk
Noun edit
ptarmic (plural ptarmics)
- A substance, such as pepper or snuff, that causes sneezing.
- Synonym: sternutatory
Adjective edit
ptarmic (not comparable)
- Relating to a substance that causes sneezing.
- Synonym: sternutatory